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2025 civics test · USCIS M-1778

American Government, C: Rights and Responsibilities

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American Government C: Rights and Responsibilities

63

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

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  • Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
  • You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
  • Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
  • A male citizen of any race (can vote).

64

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

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  • Citizens
  • Citizens of the United States
  • U.S. citizens

65

What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

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  • Freedom of expression
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of assembly
  • Freedom to petition the government
  • Freedom of religion
  • The right to bear arms

66★

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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  • The United States
  • The flag

67

Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

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  • Give up loyalty to other countries
  • Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
  • Obey the laws of the United States
  • Serve in the military (if needed)
  • Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
  • Be loyal to the United States

68

How can people become United States citizens?

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  • Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
  • Naturalize
  • Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

69

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

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  • Vote
  • Run for office
  • 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)
  • Contact elected officials
  • Support or oppose an issue or policy
  • Write to a newspaper

70

What is one way Americans can serve their country?

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  • Vote
  • Pay taxes
  • Obey the law
  • Serve in the military
  • Run for office
  • Work for local, state, or federal government

71

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

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  • Required by law
  • All people pay to fund the federal government
  • Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
  • Civic duty

72

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

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  • Required by law
  • Civic duty
  • Makes the draft fair, if needed

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