A Citizen's Responsibilities Answers

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Read this quotation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt.Every man and every woman in this Nation—regardless of party—who have the right to register and to vote, and the opportunity to register and to vote, have also the sacred obligation to register and to vote. For the free and secret ballot is the real keystone of our American Constitutional system.This quotation addresses the point-of-view that

A
all adult citizens share a responsibility to vote.
B
only informed citizens should be allowed to vote.
C
political parties are a necessary part of the electoral process.
D
only certain people should be citizens of the United States.
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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 an example of a civil service job?

A
pediatrician
B
police officer
C
stockbroker
D
store clerk
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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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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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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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To volunteer for national service, US citizens can

A
serve at homeless shelters.
B
work for religious programs.
C
join the volunteer firefighters.
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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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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