U.S. Citizenship Test Practice: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
- Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
- 12 questions
- 12 minutes
These questions cover voting, the freedoms in the Bill of Rights, the Oath of Allegiance and the duties of citizens. Pay attention to which rights belong to everyone in the United States and which belong only to citizens.
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Question 1
What is the minimum age to vote in a U.S. federal election?
Correct answer: B
The 26th Amendment (1971) says citizens 18 and older cannot be denied the vote because of their age. Before that, many states required voters to be 21.
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Question 2
Some states once charged a "poll tax," a fee people had to pay before they could vote. What does the 24th Amendment say about this?
Correct answer: C
The 24th Amendment (1964) bans poll taxes in federal elections, and a 1966 Supreme Court decision ended them in state elections too. Voting is free.
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Question 3
Which of these can only U.S. citizens do?
Correct answer: A
Serving on a jury, voting in federal elections and running for federal office are for U.S. citizens. Freedom of religion, speech and assembly protect everyone living in the country.
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Question 4
Maria is a lawful permanent resident, not a citizen. Which right does she have?
Correct answer: B
Freedom of speech protects everyone living in the United States, including non-citizens. Voting in federal elections, jury service and running for federal office require citizenship.
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Question 5
A group of people marches peacefully to protest a new law. Which right are they using?
Correct answer: D
The First Amendment protects the right to assemble (gather) peacefully and to petition the government. A peaceful march is an example.
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Question 6
When people say the Pledge of Allegiance, they promise loyalty. To what do they promise loyalty?
Correct answer: D
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise of loyalty to the flag and to the United States. It is not a promise to any person or party.
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Question 7
At the naturalization ceremony, new citizens take the Oath of Allegiance. Which promise is part of the oath?
Correct answer: C
In the Oath of Allegiance, new citizens give up loyalty to other countries, promise to support and defend the Constitution and laws, and agree to serve the nation if the law requires it.
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Question 8
An adult born in another country becomes a U.S. citizen after an application, an interview and a test. What is this process called?
Correct answer: A
Naturalization is the process by which a person born outside the United States becomes a U.S. citizen after meeting the legal requirements.
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Question 9
Which of these is an example of civic participation?
Correct answer: B
Civic participation means taking part in public life: voting, joining a community group, helping with a campaign or contacting elected officials about an issue.
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Question 10
What does freedom of religion mean in the United States?
Correct answer: C
The First Amendment protects freedom of religion. The government cannot force anyone to follow a religion, and people may choose to have none.
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Question 11
Which statement best explains why people pay federal taxes?
Correct answer: D
Paying federal taxes is required by law, and the 16th Amendment allows a federal income tax. The money pays for the work of the federal government.
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Question 12
The Selective Service System keeps a list of men in the United States aged 18 through 25. Why does this list exist?
Correct answer: A
Registration is required by law. If the country ever needs a military draft, the list helps make it fair; being on the list does not mean joining the military.
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