Citizenship for 3rd Graders: Rights, Responsibilities, and Being an Active Citizen

Question 1

Can children become US citizens?

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Yes, they can become US citizens if they are born here or if their parents are US citizens.

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No, only adults can become US citizens.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a benefit of being a US citizen?

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Free healthcare

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The right to vote

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Free education

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Protection from unfair treatment

Question 3

Do all US citizens have the right to have a jury decide their case in court?

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Yes, all US citizens have the right to a trial by jury.

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No, only certain people have the right to a trial by jury.

Question 4

Are US citizens required to join the military?

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No, US citizens are not required to serve in the military.

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Yes, all US citizens must serve in the military.

Question 5

What is the main purpose of serving on a jury?

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To fairly decide about the innocence or guilt of a person accused of breaking the law

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To help the judge make decisions in court

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To create laws

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To enforce laws

Question 6

What is a tax?

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Money paid to the government to support public services like schools and roads

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Money paid to businesses for goods and services we buy

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Money given to organizations that help people in need

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Money saved in a bank account

Question 7

What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that protect our basic freedoms

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A set of rules that only apply to children

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A document that explains how the government should work

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An agreement between the US and other countries

Question 8

Which amendment to the US Constitution prevents the government from creating an official religion?

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

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Fourteenth Amendment

Question 9

Why is it crucial to respect the rights of others, even if their views differ from yours?

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Because it fosters a harmonious society where everyone feels valued and respected.

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Because it's required by law.

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Because it demonstrates your kindness.

Question 10

What is the role of a jury in court?

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To decide if the accused person is guilty or not guilty

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To determine the sentence if the accused person is found guilty

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To collect evidence

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To represent the accused person

Question 11

Which of these is a right that US citizens have?

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Being able to vote

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Getting a driver's license

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Playing video games

Question 12

Who is allowed to vote in the US?

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Anyone over 18 years old

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Only people who own property

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Only men

Question 13

Here are 3 ways to be an active citizen. Which of these is not one of them?

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Running for president

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Voting in elections

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Volunteering in your community

Question 14

Which document lists the rights and responsibilities of US citizens?

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Pledge of Allegiance

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a responsibility of US citizens?

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Winning elections

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Obeying the law

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Serving on a jury

Question 16

What is the primary message of the Pledge of Allegiance?

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To show our love for our country

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To protect our freedom

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To honor our veterans

Question 17

Being a citizen means having rights and duties. Which of the following is a responsibility of being a citizen?

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Voting

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Playing with friends

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Eating candy

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Going to school

Question 18

A jury is a group of people who decide if someone is guilty of a crime. What is the main purpose of a jury?

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To decide if someone is guilty of a crime

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To make laws

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To collect taxes

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To build roads

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a right of citizens?

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Right to choose your favorite color

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Freedom of speech

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Right to bear arms

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Right to a fair trial

Question 20

Paying taxes is a way to be a good citizen because it helps:

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Fund public services like schools and roads

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Show that you are a patriotic person

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Make you feel good about yourself

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Give you special privileges

Question 21

The highest court in the United States is the:

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The Supreme Court

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The Court of Appeals

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The District Court

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The State Supreme Court

Question 22

Which of the following is a right that citizens of the United States have?

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Voting in elections

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Driving a car

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Buying a house

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Going to school

Question 23

Who can vote in the United States?

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Only citizens over the age of 18

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Only adults over the age of 21

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Anyone over the age of 16

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No one under the age of 25

Question 24

What is the purpose of serving on a jury?

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To decide if someone is guilty of a crime

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To help the judge make decisions

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To write laws

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To enforce laws

Question 25

What is the difference between a right and a privilege?

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Rights are guaranteed by the government, while privileges are not

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Privileges are guaranteed by the government, while rights are not

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Rights are given to all citizens, while privileges are only given to some

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Privileges are given to all citizens, while rights are only given to some

Question 26

What is the first step in becoming a citizen of the United States?

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Applying for a green card

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Taking a citizenship test

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Living in the United States for 5 years

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Joining the military

Question 27

In a democracy, leaders are chosen through:

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Voting

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Appointment

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Lottery

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Inheritance

Question 28

Why is it important to pay taxes?

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To support public services

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To avoid punishment

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To help businesses grow

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To protect our national security

Question 29

The Supreme Court is responsible for:

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Explaining the meaning of laws

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Making laws

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Enforcing laws

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Declaring war

Question 30

Which Amendment protects our right to speak freely?

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Third Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

Question 31

Rights and responsibilities are different because:

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Responsibilities are things you must do, but rights are things you can choose to do.

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Rights are things you must do, but responsibilities are things you can choose to do.

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They are the same thing.

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There is no difference between a right and a responsibility.

Question 32

Which of these is a responsibility of a citizen?

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Paying taxes

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Playing video games

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Going to school

Question 33

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

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Voting

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Buying a house

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Driving a car

Question 34

Why is it important to be an informed citizen?

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To make wise decisions about your government

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To impress your friends

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To get a good job

Question 35

What is the name of the document that lists the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens?

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

Question 36

What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?

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A right is something you can do if you want to, while a responsibility is something you have to do

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A right is something you have to do, while a responsibility is something you don't have to do

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A right is something you pay for, while a responsibility is something you don't have to pay for

Question 37

What is one reason why it's important to pay taxes?

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To support public services

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To make the government more powerful

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To make yourself more popular

Question 38

Which branch of government makes laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

Question 39

How should you show respect for the American flag?

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Folding it properly

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Burning it

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Stepping on it

Question 40

What is a right that US citizens have?

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Voting

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Driving

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Going to the zoo

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Eating candy

Question 41

What is something that US citizens are expected to do?

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Serve on a jury

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Help their friends

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Brush their teeth

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Eat vegetables

Question 42

Why is it important to pay taxes?

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To pay for public services, like schools and roads.

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To get a tax refund

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To make the government rich

Question 43

What is something that active and informed citizens do?

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Stay informed about current events and participate in decision-making

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Only vote in elections

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Mind their own business

Question 44

How can students participate in their community?

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Volunteer at a local organization

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Play video games

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Watch TV

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Go to the movies

Question 45

What is a law?

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A rule that everyone must follow

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A wish

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A dream

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A suggestion

Question 46

Why is it important to follow the law?

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To keep our community safe and fair

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To get a reward

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To make our parents happy

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To avoid getting in trouble

Question 47

What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?

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A right is something you are allowed to do, while a responsibility is something you are expected to do.

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They are the same thing.

Question 48

Which of the following is a right of citizenship in the United States?

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Voting in elections

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Watching TV

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Eating candy

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Driving a car

Question 49

Which of the following is a responsibility of citizenship in the United States?

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Serving on a jury when called

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Going to school

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Playing video games

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Brushing your teeth

Question 50

What is one purpose of voting in a democracy like the United States?

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To choose who will represent you in government

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To get a free sticker

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To make your friends happy

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To get out of school

Question 51

What is one difference between a citizen and a non-citizen in the United States?

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Citizens have more rights and responsibilities than non-citizens.

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Citizens are always richer than non-citizens.

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Citizens are always older than non-citizens.

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a way to participate in US government?

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Watching a political debate on TV

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Serving on a jury

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Voting in an election

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Running for office

Question 53

What do the first ten amendments to the US Constitution protect?

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Our basic freedoms

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The history of the United States

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Birds

Question 54

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good citizen in the United States?

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Obeying the law and respecting others

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Getting into trouble

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Only caring about themselves

Question 55

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to be loyal to the United States

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A poem

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A prayer

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A song

Question 56

What is one key difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?

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In a democracy, the people elect their leaders. In a dictatorship, one person has all the power.

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In a democracy, everyone is happy. In a dictatorship, everyone is sad.

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In a democracy, everyone is rich. In a dictatorship, only the leaders are rich.