Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens Answers

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Read the passage about protesting.Alexander is upset about a policy recently enacted by his state government. He talks with several friends who share his concerns, and they decide to take action. They organize a rally at the state capitol. They make signs with strongly worded slogans to get their point across to lawmakers. At the rally, they use a megaphone to share their thoughts with the crowd.

A
freedom of speech
B
due process
C
freedom of religion
D
freedom of the press
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Which constitutional amendment defines citizenship?

A
First
B
Fifth
C
Eighth
D
Fourteenth
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Which person is fulfilling a personal responsibility?

A
Louise is voting in an election.
B
Bruno is organizing a political campaign.
C
Tamir is attempting to get out of jury duty.
D
Nora is keeping her promise to attend a work function.
4

Civic participation includes becoming involved in which part of life?

A
community
B
family
C
school
D
work
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Which action is an example of someone taking personal responsibility?

A
serving on a jury
B
paying income and property tax
C
apologizing after making a mistake
D
voting in local, state, and national elections
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Which civic responsibilities are required by law? Select three options.

A
paying income tax
B
paying property tax
C
serving in the military
D
serving on a jury when called
E
voting in presidential elections
F
voting in city and state elections
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Which profession shows engagement in public service?

A
author
B
carpenter
C
firefighter
D
mechanic
8

What subject matter is covered on the test required to become a naturalized US citizen? Check two options.

A
civics
B
culture
C
economics
D
English
E
geography
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Staying informed is an important part of civic participation. When getting information, what should citizens always be sure to do?

A
separate fact from opinion
B
listen to only one viewpoint
C
use a single source for information
D
reach a conclusion based on others’ opinions
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Read the excerpt from the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.

A
itself
B
a creator
C
the people
D
other governments

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