A Citizen's Responsibilities Answers

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American citizens must pay federal taxes, which are paid via

A
income taxes.
B
sales taxes.
C
property taxes.
D
sin taxes.
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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?

A
voting for the same candidate as a friend
B
putting campaign signs in one’s front yard
C
getting good grades in college classes
D
serving on a jury when called to do so
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One example of a civic responsibility that is not a requirement is

A
registering for the draft.
B
serving as a jury member.
C
clearing litter from the street.
D
paying state and local taxes.
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A responsible citizen could best participate in serving their community by

A
watching campaign ads on TV before going to vote.
B
registering for the selective service when they turn 18.
C
paying their federal income taxes on time each year.
D
driving a neighbor to their polling place on election day.
6

What is the best definition of a resident alien?

A
A resident alien is a person who lives in a country but is not a citizen of that country.
B
A resident alien is a person who was an immigrant but has become a citizen of the country.
C
A resident alien is a person who wants to move to another country for school or work.
D
A resident alien is a person who was living in another country illegally and has been deported.
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What do naturalized US citizens swear to do for their new country? Choose three correct answers.They will bear arms during peacetime.They will serve in the military when required.They will support and defend the US Constitution.They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.

A
They will bear arms during peacetime.
B
They will serve in the military when required.
C
They will support and defend the US Constitution.
D
They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.
E
They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.
F
They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.
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Which is an example of the difference between a responsibility and a duty of a US citizen who is an 18-year-old male?

A
He has a responsibility to pay taxes and a duty to perform community service.
B
He has a responsibility to vote and a duty to register for selective service.
C
He has a responsibility to serve on a jury and the duty to help neighbors in need.
D
He has a responsibility to serve in the military and a duty to clean up litter.

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