Rights and Responsibilities 1
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
▪ eighteen (18) and older
What is the name of the current President?
Joe Biden
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Biden
What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
▪ serve on a jury
▪ vote in a federal election
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper
What is the name of the current Vice President?
Kamala Harris
Kamala D. Harris
Harris
What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court
Name one right only for United States citizens.
▪ vote in a federal election
▪ run for federal office
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
▪ give up loyalty to other countries
▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States
▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
▪ be loyal to the United States
What is the name of the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
James Michael Johnson
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine / 9
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
▪ freedom of expression
▪ freedom of speech
▪ freedom of assembly
▪ freedom to petition the government
▪ freedom of religion
▪ the right to bear arms
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
What is the name of the current Governor of Wisconsin?
Tony Evers
Anthony Steven Evers
Evers
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States
▪ the flag
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
What is the name of the current Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin?
Sara Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
▪ to print money
▪ to declare war
▪ to create an army
▪ to make treaties