Civic Duties
What is the minimum age requirement to vote in U.S. federal elections?
18 years old
What is one simple way you can help keep your community clean?
Varies (Throwing away trash you see in public, etc.)
What is a right that U.S. citizens have that allows them to say what they think?
Freedom of speech
Who is known for his "I Have a Dream" speech and fought for civil rights?
If you see someone being bullied at school, what is one way you can show good citizenship?
Stand up for them or tell a trusted adult.
What document outlines the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?
The United States Constitution
What is the term for helping others in your community without getting paid?
Volunteering
What is one responsibility that comes with the right to vote?
Educating yourself about the candidates and values.
What U.S. president helped free enslaved people by signing the Emancipation Proclamation?
President Abraham Lincoln
If there is trash on the ground at a park, what is something you can do to help your community?
Pick it up and throw it away.
Serving on a jury ensures which constitutional right for individuals on trial?
Right to a fair trial
Name one way students can be good citizens at school.
Name one way students can be good citizens at school.
What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
A right is something you are allowed to do, while a responsibility is something you should do to be a good citizen.
What American woman refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks
Your town is raising money to build a new playground. What is one way you can help, even if you don’t have money?
Volunteer at a fundraiser or help spread the word.
Why is it important for U.S. citizens to pay taxes? What do they fund?
Taxes help pay for things like schools, roads, and emergency services.
Why is it important for people to attend town hall meetings or school board meetings?
To share opinions, learn about issues, and help make decisions for the community
Why is following laws an important responsibility for all citizens?
Laws help keep people safe and ensure fairness in society.
What famous first lady and humanitarian worked to promote human rights and helped create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
What is one way kids can help make a positive change in their school?
Suggest ideas to a teacher, complement a friend, join the student council, or start a kindness club (varies).
What is one way a citizen can peacefully change a law they think is unfair?
By signing a petition or contacting a government leader
If there is a problem in your neighborhood, like a broken stop sign or unsafe playground, what is one way you can take action?
Reporting it to a local leader, writing a letter, or organizing a community group to fix it
The right to an education is important, but what is a student’s responsibility that comes with this right?
To attend school, do their best, and respect teachers and classmates.
Which woman helped enslaved people escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
If a local animal shelter needs supplies and volunteers, what are two ways you can help even if you can’t adopt a pet?
Donate food or blankets, help raise awareness, or volunteer to walk or care for the animals.