Part C rights and responsibilities
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
18
When must all men register for the selective service?
18, between 18 and 26
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote, you don't have to pay to vote, any citizen can vote, a male citizen of any race can vote
What are two rights of everyone living in the United states
Freedom of expression, speech, assembly, petition the gov., freedom of religion, the right to bear arms
What is one promise you make when you become a u.s. citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries, defend the constitution and laws of the u.s., obey the laws, serve in the military, serve the nation, be loyal
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States and the flag
Name one right only for United States citizens.
Vote in a federal election, run for federal office
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call senators and representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, wrote to a newspaper