Rights and Responsibilities

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

✓ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).

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

✓ Citizens

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

✓ Freedom of expression

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

✓ The United States

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

✓ Give up loyalty to other countries

How can people become United States citizens?

✓ Naturalize

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

✓ Vote

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

✓ Vote

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

✓ Required by law

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

✓ Required by law