A Citizen's Responsibilities Answers

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Attending a school board meeting can best be described as

A
national service.
B
civic obligation.
C
civic participation.
D
civil service.
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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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The naturalization process involves several steps including

A
finding a citizen to serve as a sponsor.
B
living in the United States for two years.
C
taking and passing a two-part test.
D
writing an essay about citizenship.
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A person is born a US citizen if he or she has parents who

A
currently reside outside the United States but are American citizens.
B
want to move to the United States and become naturalized citizens.
C
are not from the United States but work for a US company abroad.
D
once legally lived and worked in the United States as immigrants.
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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.
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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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An example of a volunteer opportunity within one’s community might be

A
join the US Army or US Navy.
B
sign up for the Peace Corps.
C
serve at a homeless shelter.
D
take part in Teach for America.
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What is the difference between the responsibilities and the duties of US citizens?

A
Responsibilities are tasks that are required of citizens by law, while duties are tasks that are expected of citizens.
B
Responsibilities are laws that citizens must obey, while duties are optional activities that citizens can participate in.
C
Responsibilities are laws that citizens can choose whether or not to obey, while duties are activities that citizens must participate in.
D
Responsibilities are tasks that are expected of citizens, while duties are tasks that are required of citizens by law.
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How is citizenship achieved in the United States? Check all that apply.citizenship by birthcitizenship by residencycitizenship by naturalizationcitizenship by employmentcitizenship by immigration

A
citizenship by birth
B
citizenship by residency
C
citizenship by naturalization
D
citizenship by employment
E
citizenship by immigration
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Which pair of statements best compares the rights and requirements of US citizens?

A
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to obey laws.
B
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to volunteer.
C
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to clean up litter.
D
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to testify in court.

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