American Civics Prep

Rights and Responsibilities

The 10 official questions on Rights and Responsibilities — numbers 63–72 of the 128-question bank for the 2025 civics test — with every accepted answer. At the interview the officer asks up to 20 questions from the full bank; 12 correct passes, and the officer stops at 12 right or 9 wrong.

  1. There are four amendments to the U.S. 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)

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

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

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

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

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

    • The United States
    • The flag

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

    • 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

  6. How can people become United States citizens?

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

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

    • 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

  8. What is one way Americans can serve their country?

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

  9. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

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

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

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

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