What do "voting in elections" and "volunteering at a homeless shelter" have in common?
Responses
A They are examples of civic duties.They are examples of civic duties.
B They are specifically mentioned in the state constitutions.They are specifically mentioned in the state constitutions.
C They are specificially mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.They are specificially mentioned in the U.S. Constitution.
D They are examples of civic responsibilities.
D They are examples of civic responsibilities.
At this stage in your life, which of these amendments to the U.S. Constitution could impact you MOST in the near future?
Responses
A 26th Amendment26th Amendment
B 13th Amendment13th Amendment
C 20th Amendment20th Amendment
D 23rd Amendment
A 26th Amendment.
What is the MOST important way a citizen can participate in running the government?
Responses
A vote for responsible leadersvote for responsible leaders
B volunteer in schoolsvolunteer in schools
C run for a political positionrun for a political position
D protest against unfair laws
A vote for responsible leaders.
Which of the following is a responsibility that is required by law?
Responses
A staying informedstaying informed
B paying taxespaying taxes
C enlisting in the militaryenlisting in the military
D voting
B paying taxes.
Choose THREE statements that CORRECTLY describe a civic responsibility.
Responses
A Religious FreedomReligious Freedom
B Following lawsFollowing laws
C Jury DutyJury Duty
D Freedom of SpeechFreedom of Speech
E Voting
B Following laws, C Jury Duty, E Voting.
Choose THREE statements that correctly describe an amendment that expanded voting rights in the United States.
Responses
A The 15th Amendment expanded voting rights citizens and was added to the Constitution following the Civil War.The 15th Amendment expanded voting rights citizens and was added to the Constitution following the Civil War.
B The 24th Amendment eliminated barriers that kept some African Americans from voting.The 24th Amendment eliminated barriers that kept some African Americans from voting.
C The 23rd Amendment gave all female citizens the right to vote.The 23rd Amendment gave all female citizens the right to vote.
D The Nineteenth Amendment guarantees the residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote.The Nineteenth Amendment guarantees the residents of Washington, D.C., the right to vote.
E Before the 26th Amendment was passed, there was no national voting age in the United States.Before the 26th Amendment was passed, there was no national voting age in the United States.