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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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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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An immigrant can become a US citizen through a process called

A
emigration.
B
naturalization.
C
registration.
D
residency.
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What is an example of a civil service job?

A
pediatrician
B
police officer
C
stockbroker
D
store clerk
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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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What is the first step in selecting US citizens to serve as members of a jury?

A
Possible jury members receive a court summons.
B
All possible jury members must report to the court.
C
Judges and lawyers choose the members of the jury.
D
The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.
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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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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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In the United States, the responsibility of voting includes

A
registering to vote in one’s home state.
B
making contributions to political campaigns.
C
signing up for a political party.
D
signing up for Selective Service.
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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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