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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. What do these include?
Name one right only for United States citizens.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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Rights
Rights for EVERYONE include the freedom of expression, speech, assembly, petition the government, religion, and to bear arms.
Rights for CITIZENS only also include the ability to vote in a federal election or run for federal office.
Responsibilities
EVERYONE must send in federal income tax forms by April 15th.
Responsibilities for citizens also include serving on a jury voting in a federal election (you must be 18 or older to vote), saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Additionally, all men who are citizens must register for the Selective Service at age 18, between 18 and 26.
Promises Citizens make to the US
Stop loyalty to other countries
Defend the US Constitution and its laws
Obey the laws of the US
Serve in the US Military
Serve the nation
Be loyal to the US.
Ways to Participate in the 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
Run for office
Write to a newspaper