Rights & Responsibilities
Name one right only for U.S. citizens.
Vote in a federal election
What did Susan B Anthony do?
Fought for women's rights
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
Be loyal to the U.S.
Who makes federal laws?
Congress
What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom
Everyone must follow the law
What is one important thing Abraham Lincoln did?
Freed the slaves
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The flag / the U.S.
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Vice President
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
What are two rights from the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty
Fought for civil rights
What are two ways that Americans participate in their democracy?
Vote, Write to a Newspaper (other answers)
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
All the people of a state
What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.
What is one responsibility only for U.S. citizens?
Vote in a federal election
Name one American Indian tribe.
(many answers)
What promise do you make at the beginning of your interview?
Promise to tell the truth
If the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Said the U.S. was free from Great Britain
What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.?
Freedom of speech, Freedom of religion
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin did?
Started the first free libraries (& other answers)
What is the Oath of Allegiance?
A promise to be loyal to the United States (you make when you become a citizen)
Who signs bills, vetoes bills and is Commander in Chief?
The President
What is the Constitution?
The supreme law of the land