Apendix/Rights and Responsibilities

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

• John Roberts

• Joe Biden

• Clay Higgins

• Kamala Harris

What is one power of thefederal government?

• to print money

• to declare war

• to create an army

• to make treaties

What is one power of the states?

• provide schooling and education

• provide protection (police) and provide safety (fire departments)

• give a driver’s license

• approve zoning and land use

Who is the Governor of your state now?

• John Bel Edwards

• Josh Guillory

• Bill Cassidy

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

• Kevin McCarthy

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

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

• 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).

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

• serve on a jury

• vote in a federal election

• have a say so in government

• throw election parties

Name one right only for United States citizens

• vote in a federal election

• run for federal office

• must do jury duty when called

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

• the right to bear arms and freedom of religion

• freedom of assembly and speech

• freedom to petition the government

• freedom of expression

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

• give up loyalty to other countries and be loyal to the United States

• defend the Constitution and laws of the United States

• obey the laws of the United States

• serve in the U.S. military (if needed) and serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)