Rights and Responsibilities

The 10 civics questions on Rights and Responsibilities, each with its answer. Open a question for the explanation and every acceptable answer.

  1. There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
  2. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?Citizens
  3. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?Freedom of expression
  4. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?The United States
  5. Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.Give up loyalty to other countries
  6. How can people become United States citizens?Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
  7. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?Vote
  8. What is one way Americans can serve their country?Vote
  9. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?Required by law
  10. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.Required by law