A Citizen's Responsibilities

Question 1

In the United States, potential jury members are notified of their duty by

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a summons.

Question 2

In the United States, the responsibility of voting includes

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registering to vote in one’s home state.

Question 3

The naturalization process involves several steps including

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taking and passing a two-part test.

Question 4

A person is born a US citizen if he or she has parents who

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currently reside outside the United States but are American citizens.

Question 5

What is the difference between the responsibilities and the duties of US citizens?

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Responsibilities are tasks that are expected of citizens, while duties are tasks that are required of citizens by law.

Question 6

An obligation is an act or duty that someone is morally or legally bound to do. Which of the following is an obligation of a good citizen?

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serving on a jury when called to do so

Question 7

Which of the following is an expectation of a good citizen, but not a legal requirement?

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voting in every local, primary, and general election

Question 8

What is the first step in selecting US citizens to serve as members of a jury?

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The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.

Question 9

One example of a civic responsibility that is not a requirement is

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clearing litter from the street.

Question 10

An example of a volunteer opportunity within one’s community might be

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serve at a homeless shelter.

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