Rights and Responsibilities

Front

A newspaper reporter prints a very negative article about the president of the United States. Which right protects the newspaper reporter?

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freedom of speech

Front

In the United States, which of the following is a right of a citizen that has been arrested?
- choice of a private cell
- choice of a judge
- option to speak to a lawyer
- option to wear handcuffs

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option to speak to a lawyer

Front

According to the United States Constitution, which of the following is an example of a right that all citizens have?
Options: set their own wages, take other people's property, go to any church, form a new state

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go to any church

Front

Serving on juries, obeying laws and voting in elections are all three examples of which of the following?

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responsibilities

Front

There are certain duties that a citizen of the United States is required by law to do or face legal penalties. Which of the following is a required duty of a citizen of the United States? voting in elections, serving on a jury, voicing opinions about government policies, running for government office

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serving on a jury

Front

In which of the following situations would the freedom of speech be limited?
- the speech will cause harm to others
- the speech will be different than the popular opinion
- the speech criticizes the president
- the speech is negative

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the speech will cause harm to others

Front

How can American citizens protect their Constitutional rights and freedoms? Options: by buying American made products, by paying bills on time and in full, by participating in their government, by reading the Declaration of Independence

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by participating in their government

Front

If a stoplight is needed on a street corner, what should the citizens in the community do? Options: collect petitions asking for a stoplight, put up a barricade, complain to the neighbors, buy a stoplight

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collect petitions asking for a stoplight

Front

What do the coins in the bank stand for in the picture to the left?

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rights of Americans

Front

Look at the picture to the left. Which effect will this news most likely have on the majority of the United States citizens?

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gasoline prices will increase