Civics Test Civics Political Parties and Elections 3

Question 1

Name one right only for United States citizens.

Accepted Answer

Vote in a federal election

Answer

Voting in federal elections is a right reserved exclusively for U.S. citizens; non-citizens may not vote in federal races.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion

Answer

Freedom of speech and freedom of religion are First Amendment rights that apply to all persons living in the United States, not just citizens.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The United States and the flag

Answer

The Pledge of Allegiance is a declaration of loyalty to the United States of America and to its flag.

Question 4

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of the press

Answer

Freedom of the press is one of five fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Question 5

How many of the original 13 states had to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

Nine of the original 13 states had to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect, and this threshold was reached in 1788.

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