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Rights and Responsibilities

Chapter 3

Rights and Responsibilities

Being a resident or citizen of the United States comes with both rights and responsibilities. While some rights, like freedom of speech and religion, belong to everyone living in the U.S., other rights, such as voting in federal elections or running for federal office, are reserved only for U.S. citizens. Citizens also bear specific responsibilities, like serving on a jury. The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is called naturalization, wherein applicants promise loyalty to the U.S. Constitution and the nation. Civic participation is crucial to democracy, and people can participate by voting, joining civic groups, or contacting elected officials. Importantly, all men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to register for the Selective Service.

Questions

10 Total
63

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

64

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

65

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

How can people become United States citizens?

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Question 63

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Acceptable Answers

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).

* You only need to provide ONE of the accepted answers.

To know more

"Throughout American history, the Constitution has been amended four distinct times to expand voting rights. One of the most significant changes is the 26th Amendment, which guarantees that all citizens eighteen years and older can vote. Another crucial change was the 19th Amendment, which ensured that any citizen can vote regardless of sex, finally allowing women to vote. Furthermore, the 15th Amendment decreed that a male citizen of any race or color can vote, and the 24th Amendment eliminated the requirement to pay a poll tax to vote. These amendments have steadily made the United States a more inclusive democracy."