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In the United States, potential jury members are notified of their duty by

a
a summons.
a
a phone call.
a
an e-mail.
a
a text message.
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What do naturalized US citizens swear to do for their new country? Choose three correct answers.They will bear arms during peacetime.They will serve in the military when required.They will support and defend the US Constitution.They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.

A
They will bear arms during peacetime.
B
They will serve in the military when required.
C
They will support and defend the US Constitution.
D
They will show allegiance to the nation’s laws.
E
They will vote in local, state, and federal elections.
F
They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.
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A person is born a US citizen if he or she has parents who

c
currently reside outside the United States but are American citizens.
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want to move to the United States and become naturalized citizens.
a
are not from the United States but work for a US company abroad.
o
once legally lived and worked in the United States as immigrants.
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One example of a civic responsibility that is not a requirement is

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registering for the draft.
s
serving as a jury member.
c
clearing litter from the street.
p
paying state and local taxes.
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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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The US Constitution defines citizenship in the

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Thirteenth Amendment.
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Fourteenth Amendment.
F
Fifteenth Amendment.
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Sixteenth Amendment.
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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.
o
only informed citizens should be allowed to vote.
p
political parties are a necessary part of the electoral process.
o
only certain people should be citizens of the United States.
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How is citizenship achieved in the United States? Check all that apply.citizenship by birthcitizenship by residencycitizenship by naturalizationcitizenship by employmentcitizenship by immigration

A
citizenship by birth
B
citizenship by residency
C
citizenship by naturalization
D
citizenship by employment
E
citizenship by immigration
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American citizens must pay federal taxes, which are paid via

i
income taxes.
s
sales taxes.
p
property taxes.
s
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?

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He has a responsibility to pay taxes and a duty to perform community service.
H
He has a responsibility to vote and a duty to register for selective service.
H
He has a responsibility to serve on a jury and the duty to help neighbors in need.
H
He has a responsibility to serve in the military and a duty to clean up litter.
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Which pair of statements best compares the rights and requirements of US citizens?

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Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to obey laws.
B
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of speech. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to volunteer.
C
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to clean up litter.
D
Citizens have certain rights such as freedom of religion. Citizens also have certain requirements such as the need to testify in court.
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Which of these are required steps in the process to become a naturalized citizen? Select FOUR answers.Pass a two-part test.Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.Join the United States military.Promise to vote in every election.Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.Promise to obey United States laws.

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Pass a two-part test.
B
Be a resident of the United States for a certain number of years.
C
Join the United States military.
D
Promise to vote in every election.
E
Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
F
Promise to obey United States laws.
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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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Which is the best example of a model citizen’s civic participation?

A
making contributions to political campaigns and attending school
B
following basic traffic laws and paying bills on time
C
volunteering in the community and voting in elections
D
reading a newspaper regularly and attending religious services

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