Citizenship for Second Graders: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

Who is considered a citizen of the United States?

Accepted Answer

People who are born in the United States

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People who live in the United States for more than 5 years

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People who speak English

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People who have blue eyes

Question 2

What is the name of the building where Congress meets?

Accepted Answer

The Capitol

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The White House

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The Pentagon

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The Supreme Court

Question 3

How many states are there in the United States?

Accepted Answer

50

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48

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52

Answer

54

Question 4

What is one responsibility we have as good citizens?

Accepted Answer

To help keep our community clean

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To eat unhealthy food every day

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To make fun of people who are different from us

Question 5

What does it mean to respect others?

Accepted Answer

To treat them with kindness and understanding

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To ignore them if they're different from us

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To bully them if they're smaller than us

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a symbol of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

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The American flag

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 7

What is NOT a responsibility of a good citizen?

Accepted Answer

Complaining about the government

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Following the law

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Respecting the rights of others

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Helping to make our community a better place

Question 8

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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My Country 'Tis of Thee

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Yankee Doodle Dandy

Question 9

What is the name of the important document that lists the rights and freedoms of US citizens?

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Magna Carta

Question 10

Who is the current President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Joe Biden

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Donald Trump

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Barack Obama

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Kamala Harris

Question 11

What is the capital of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Miami

Question 12

What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

Answer

God Bless America

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America the Beautiful

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My Country 'Tis of Thee

Question 13

Which of these is a right of American citizens?

Accepted Answer

To vote in elections

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To have a job

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To live in any country they want

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To never have to follow any rules

Question 14

What is one responsibility of American citizens?

Accepted Answer

To pay taxes

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To drive a car

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To be popular

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To always get their way

Question 15

Why is it important to follow rules?

Accepted Answer

To keep ourselves and our community safe

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So that the government can control us

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To make our parents proud

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To get rewards

Question 16

Is it okay to break rules if no one is watching?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 17

What's one of the most important things to remember about being a citizen?

Accepted Answer

We have rights and responsibilities.

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We should always put ourselves first.

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We are better than everyone else.

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The government will take care of us.

Question 18

What's the name of the document that has the rules and freedoms for American citizens?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Magna Carta

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The Gettysburg Address

Question 19

Who is the leader of the United States called?

Accepted Answer

President

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King

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Prime Minister

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Emperor

Question 20

Which of these is a right that all US citizens have?

Accepted Answer

To vote in elections

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To own a pet

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To eat candy whenever they want

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To never have to go to school

Question 21

What's the name of the document that has the rules for the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Pledge of Allegiance

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a symbol of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Eiffel Tower

Answer

The Statue of Liberty

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The White House

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The Lincoln Memorial

Question 23

What is the special name of the main court in our country, the United States of America?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The District Court

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The State Court

Question 24

What do we call the special promise we say to show how much we love our country?

Accepted Answer

The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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The Gettysburg Address

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 25

Which of these things is a special right we have because we are citizens of the United States?

Accepted Answer

To vote and maybe even become leaders

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To get free healthcare for everything

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To have as many pets as we want

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To never have to pay taxes

Question 26

What is the special name of the paper that has the most important rules for our country?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Gettysburg Address

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The Bill of Rights

Question 27

What symbol is like a special flag that shows we are citizens of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The American flag

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The Statue of Liberty

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The bald eagle

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Mount Rushmore

Question 28

When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, what are we promising to do?

Accepted Answer

To be loyal to our country, the United States

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To try our best to become US citizens

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To always visit the White House

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To wish for peace everywhere

Question 29

What is the name of the song that is sung as the national anthem of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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America the Beautiful

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God Bless America

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My Country 'Tis of Thee

Question 30

How can we show that we are responsible citizens at our school?

Accepted Answer

Help teachers and follow school rules

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Focus only on getting good grades

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Talk out of turn in class

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Be unkind to other students

Question 31

Which of these is a right that all US citizens have?

Accepted Answer

To vote

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To own a car

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To earn a lot of money

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To live anywhere they want

Question 32

What is the name of the document that has the rules and laws of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

Question 33

Which city is our nation's capital?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 34

What does it mean to be a citizen of a country?

Accepted Answer

Having special rights and duties as part of a country

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Always following the rules and doing what you're told

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Getting to vote in every election

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I don't know

Question 35

What is the most important rule for good citizens to follow?

Accepted Answer

Always follow the rules

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Always listen to your parents

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Never take things that don't belong to you

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Be kind to others

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of being a good citizen?

Accepted Answer

Eating healthy foods

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Voting

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Paying taxes

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Helping your community

Question 37

True or False: It's acceptable to treat people differently if they come from another country.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 38

Who is the current President of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Joe Biden

Answer

Donald Trump

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Barack Obama

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George Bush

Question 39

Which part of the US Constitution protects our right to speak our minds?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

Question 40

How does respecting others, even those who are different from us, make our community stronger and more welcoming?

Accepted Answer

It brings people together and makes them feel like they belong.

Answer

It helps prevent arguments and disagreements.

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It forces everyone to have the same beliefs.

Question 41

What's something you have the right to do as a US citizen?

Accepted Answer

Vote when you're old enough

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Drive without a driver's license

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Set off fireworks at home

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Get a pet without telling anyone

Question 42

Which song do we sing as the national anthem of the USA?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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The US Flag

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Declaration of Independence

Question 43

What's the name of the paper that made it official that the USA was no longer under control of Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

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The Bill of Rights

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 44

Which part of our government makes the rules?

Accepted Answer

Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The Police

Question 45

Which famous park has the Grand Canyon in it?

Accepted Answer

Grand Canyon National Park

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Yellowstone National Park

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Yosemite National Park

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Acadia National Park

Question 46

What does it mean to be a citizen of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Someone who is loyal to the country and follows its rules

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Someone who lives in the country

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Someone who was born in the country

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Someone who is a member of a certain political party

Question 47

Which of these is a right that U.S. citizens have?

Accepted Answer

Voting in elections

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Getting a job

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Owning a car

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Traveling to other countries without a passport

Question 48

What is the most important symbol of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The American flag

Answer

The Statue of Liberty

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The White House

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The bald eagle

Question 49

What music is played before most sports games in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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My Country 'Tis of Thee

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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Yankee Doodle

Question 50

What is a respectful way to show you care about the U.S. flag?

Accepted Answer

Saluting it

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Setting it on fire

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Using it as a blanket

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Stepping on it

Question 51

What is the main job of a local government?

Accepted Answer

Providing services like police and fire protection

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Making laws for the whole country

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Collecting taxes

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Talking to other countries for the U.S.

Question 52

Which of the following is a way to be a good friend?

Accepted Answer

Being kind and supportive

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Keeping secrets

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Always getting your way

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Making fun of others

Question 53

What does the American flag represent?

Accepted Answer

Our country and its values

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The military

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The President

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The country's history

Question 54

Who is the highest leader of our country?

Accepted Answer

The President

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The Governor

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The Mayor

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The Principal

Question 55

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

Accepted Answer

A promise to be a good citizen

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A prayer said before meals

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A song sung at sporting events

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An oath to the military

Question 56

What is the flag of the United States called?

Accepted Answer

The Stars and Stripes

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The Union Jack

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The French Tricolor

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The Red Dragon

Question 57

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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Abraham Lincoln

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Alexander Hamilton

Question 58

What is the national song of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

Answer

God Bless America

Answer

America the Beautiful

Answer

My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Question 59

Is it okay to bully others who are different from you?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 60

Who is an example of a responsible citizen?

Accepted Answer

Someone who helps their neighbors

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Someone who litters

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Someone who vandalizes property

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Someone who cheats on tests

Question 61

Why is it important to follow the rules in our classroom?

Accepted Answer

To keep everyone safe and happy.

Answer

To make the teacher happy.

Answer

To get good grades.

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Because it's what we're told to do.

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a right of being a citizen in the United States?

Accepted Answer

To have free healthcare

Answer

To vote in elections

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To have a fair trial

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To speak freely

Question 63

What does it mean to be a citizen?

Accepted Answer

To be a part of a community and contribute to it

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To have privileges and no responsibilities

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To have unlimited freedom

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To only take care of oneself

Question 64

Which of the following is a right that all US citizens have?

Accepted Answer

To vote in elections

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To drive a car

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To eat candy

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To stay up past their bedtime