A Citizen's Responsibilities

1 October 2022
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In the United States, potential jury members are notified of their duty by a summons. a phone call. an e-mail. a text message.
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a summons.
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The US Constitution defines citizenship in the Thirteenth Amendment. Fourteenth Amendment. Fifteenth Amendment. Sixteenth Amendment.
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Fourteenth Amendment.
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One example of a civic responsibility that is not a requirement is registering for the draft. serving as a jury member. clearing litter from the street. paying state and local taxes.
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clearing litter from the street.
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In the United States, the draft would most likely be implemented during a war .
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war
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What is the first step in selecting US citizens to serve as members of a jury? Possible jury members receive a court summons. All possible jury members must report to the court. Judges and lawyers choose the members of the jury. The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.
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The names of possible jurors are chosen at random.
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To volunteer for national service, US citizens can serve at homeless shelters. work for religious programs. join the volunteer firefighters. take part in Teach for America.
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take part in Teach for America.
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American citizens must pay federal taxes, which are paid via income taxes. sales taxes. property taxes. sin taxes.
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income taxes.
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What do naturalized US citizens swear to do for their new country? Check all that apply. They will bear arms during peacetime. They will serve in the military when required. They will support and defend the US Constitution. They will show allegiance to the nation's laws. They will vote in local, state, and federal elections. They will volunteer or contribute to political campaigns.
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They will serve in the military when required. They will support and defend the US Constitution. They will show allegiance to the nation's laws
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In the United States, the responsibility of voting includes registering at or after the age of eighteen. registering at or after the age of twenty one. signing up for a political party. signing up for Selective Service.
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registering at or after the age of eighteen.
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What is an example of a civil service job? pediatrician police officer stockbroker store clerk
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police officer