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What are the 3 rights of a citizen?
The 3 rights of a citizen are security, equality, and libert
What is volunteerism?
Volunteerism is offering your time for services without expecting pay
1st amenment
protects five basic freedoms: freedom of
religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the
press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to
petition the government. or guarantees Americans the right to express their thoughts and opinions.
2nd amendmnet
right ot bear arms
What is a draft?
A draft is a right up or a call for military service.
Identify three duties of U.S. citizens.
Three duties of U.S. citizens are paying taxes, serving court, and going to school.
What national service organization provides help for people in other countries?
The Peace Corps is a national service organization that helps people in other countries
3rd amendamrgfgfy
unlikely that Americans will ever be forced to shelter the military again.
4th amenment
protects Americans “against unreasonable searches and seizures.”
5th amendment
protects the rights of people accused of crimes and protects people from double jeopardy.
Why must citizens pay taxes?
Citizens must pay taxes since taxes are how the government gets money and this money is used to fund things such as the military, hiring people like the police, and help those in need.
What organization provides opportunities for volunteers 55 years of age or older?
The Senior Corps provides opportunities for volunteers 55 years of age or older.
6th amendment'
guarantees additional rights to people accused of crimes and lets them know their charges
7th amenmne
provides for the right to a jury trial in federal courts to settle all disputes about property worth more than $20.
8th amendment
guarantees a speedy trial and forbids excessive bail and no cruel punishment
Why is it important to fulfill our duties as citizens?
It is important to fulfill our duties as citizens because if we don’t, there are penalties.
9th amendment
states that other rights exists and government cant take those away
10th amendment
establishes reserved powers
11 amendment
Places limits on suits against states
12 amendment
Revises procedure for electing the president and
vice president
Why is being informed about your government an important responsibility?
Being informed about your government is an important responsibility because these decisions can affect someone’s life. If a person does not keep up to date, a decision they might not like may pass and they will have to deal with this.
13 amenrfdmwe
Abolishes slavery
14 amoheanfkdt
Defines United States citizenship; guarantees all
citizens “equal protection of the laws”
15 amenmdnet
Prohibits restrictions on the right to vote based
on race and color
16 amendment
Gives Congress the power to levy an income tax