Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Give up loyalty to other countries/Defend the (U.S.) Constitution/Obey the laws of the United States/Be loyal to the United States
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens/Citizens of the United States/U.S. citizens
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law/Civic duty/Make the draft fair, if needed
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law/All people pay to fund the federal government/Required by the (U.S.) Constitution(16th Amendment)/Civic duty
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States/The flag
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Vote/Run for office/Join a political party/Join a civic or community group/Contact elected officials/Write to a newspaper
There are 4 amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one (1) of them.
Citizens 18 and older can vote/You don't have to pay to vote/Any citizen can vote (Men and Women can vote)/A citizen of any race can vote
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote/Pay taxes/Obey the law/Serve the military/Run for office/Work for local, state, or federal government
How can people become United States citizens?
Be born in the United States/Naturalize/Derive citizenship(under conditions set by Congress)
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech/Freedom of expression/Freedom of assembly/Freedom of religion/Freedom to petition the government/The right to bear arms