100 Civics Questions
Basic Rights
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. (Question 48)
- Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
- You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
- Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
- A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Name one right only for United States citizens. (Question 50)
- vote in a federal election
- run for federal office
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? (Question 51)
- freedom of expression
- freedom of speech
- freedom of assembly
- freedom to petition the government
- freedom of religion
- the right to bear arms
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? (Question 54)
More Rights and Responsibilities
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? (Question 49)
- serve on a jury
- vote in a federal election
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? (Question 53)
- give up loyalty to other countries
- defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
- obey the laws of the United States
- serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
- serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- be loyal to the United States
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? (Question 55)
- vote
- join a political party
- help with a campaign
- join a civic group
- join a community group
- give an elected official your opinion on an issue
- call Senators and Representatives
- publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
- run for office
- write to a newspaper
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? (Question 56)
When must all men register for the Selective Service? (Question 57)
- at age eighteen (18)
- between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
