Rights and Responsibilities questions for the U.S. citizenship test

Question 1

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

• Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
• Only property owners can vote
• Only men can vote
• You must pay a poll tax to vote

Question 2

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

• Citizens of the United States
• Any legal resident
• Any taxpayer
• Any adult living in the US

Question 3

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

• Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly
• Right to free healthcare, right to housing, right to employment
• Right to vote, right to run for president, right to a government job
• Right to free college, right to paid vacation, right to housing

Question 4

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

• The United States (the flag)
• The President
• The state you live in
• The Constitution alone

Question 5

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

• Give up loyalty to other countries and defend the Constitution
• Pay taxes and vote in every election
• Join the military and run for office
• Learn English and become a homeowner

Question 6

How can people become United States citizens?

• Naturalize
• Marry a citizen automatically
• Live in the US for 5 years automatically
• Own property in the US

Question 7

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

• Vote and run for office
• Serve in the military and register for Selective Service
• Own a business and pay taxes
• Attend public school and pay rent

Question 8

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

• Vote
• Move to another country
• Start a private business
• Attend college