What is a Citizen? | Citizenship and Responsibilities for 1st Graders

Question 1

When we help people not just in our town but all over the world, what is that called?

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Global citizenship

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Being a good neighbor

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Helping our community

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Being a world traveler

Question 2

Why is it important for citizens to vote?

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To choose the people who will make our laws.

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To get free things from the government.

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To stay out of trouble.

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To make new friends.

Question 3

When might citizens be asked to serve on a jury?

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When someone is accused of breaking a law

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When someone is getting married

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When someone needs help with their homework

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When someone is having a birthday party

Question 4

What do you use to vote for a leader?

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Ballot

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Ticket

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Certificate

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Card

Question 5

What is not something you should do as a citizen?

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Eat candy

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Follow the laws

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Serve on a jury

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Protect the environment

Question 6

What is a person called if they were born in a country?

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Citizen

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Resident

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Visitor

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Foreigner

Question 7

Who makes the laws in our country?

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Congress

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Judges

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Mayors

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Police officers

Question 8

What should you do if you see someone breaking the law?

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Tell an adult

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Ignore it

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Join in

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Run away

Question 9

What is not a way to help your community?

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Complain

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Volunteer

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Vote

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Attend meetings

Question 10

Why do citizens need to pay taxes?

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To help build and improve things in our community, like schools and parks

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To give money to the government

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To stay out of trouble

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To get a prize

Question 11

Who is someone who belongs to a country and has certain rights and responsibilities there?

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A citizen

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A traveler

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A tourist

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An immigrant

Question 12

Can children be citizens of the United States?

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Yes

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No

Question 13

Why is it important to be an informed citizen?

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To make good decisions about our country

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To avoid getting lost

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To make friends

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To be popular

Question 14

What role do juries play in the U.S. justice system?

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To decide if someone is guilty or not guilty in a trial

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To write laws

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To arrest criminals

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To write court orders

Question 15

Do citizens have a responsibility to help their community?

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Yes

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No

Question 16

Who is considered a citizen of the United States?

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A person born in the United States

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A person who has lived in the United States for many years

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A person who votes in the United States

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A person who has served in the United States military

Question 17

What is one special thing that citizens can do in the United States?

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Vote for leaders

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Go to school

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Eat pizza

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Play outside

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a way to become a U.S. citizen?

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Winning a contest

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Being born in the U.S.

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Adopting a child in the U.S.

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Getting married to a U.S. citizen

Question 19

What is the special bird that is a symbol of the United States?

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Bald eagle

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Blue jay

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Robin

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Sparrow

Question 20

What is one important right that citizens have?

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To vote

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To eat candy

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To play outside

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To go to the doctor

Question 21

What is one responsibility that citizens have?

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To pay taxes

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To clean their room

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To be kind to others

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To help at home

Question 22

Who is NOT a citizen of the United States?

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A person who has never visited the US

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A person born in the US

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A person who lives in the US for 5 years

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A person who has a US passport

Question 23

What is NOT a benefit of being a citizen?

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You can speak any language you want

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You can vote

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You can run for office

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You can travel to other countries

Question 24

What can good citizens do to keep our community clean?

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Pick up litter

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Vote

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Pay taxes

Question 25

What does it mean to be a citizen?

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To have rights and responsibilities in a place

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To live in a place

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To vote in a place

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a right of a citizen?

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To pay taxes

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To vote

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To speak freely

Question 27

What is a jury?

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A group of people who decide if someone is guilty of a crime

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A group of lawyers who decide if someone is guilty of a crime

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A group of police officers who decide if someone is guilty of a crime

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a way to become a U.S. citizen?

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Serving in the military of another country

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Being born in the United States

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Getting married to a U.S. citizen

Question 29

What do we promise to do in the Pledge of Allegiance?

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To be a good citizen

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To sing about our country

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To pray to God

Question 30

What is the name of our country's special song?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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America the Beautiful

Question 31

In the United States, who is responsible for making laws?

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Congress

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The President

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The Supreme Court

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The mayor

Question 32

What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first ten changes made to the Constitution

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A list of important rules

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A document that declared independence

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An agreement between the US and another country

Question 33

Children can be citizens of the United States.

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True

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False

Question 34

Who is the leader of the United States called?

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The President

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The King

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The Prime Minister

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The Governor

Question 35

Where do citizens make laws?

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Congress

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The White House

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The Supreme Court

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The town hall

Question 36

Citizens are people who:

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Live in a country and follow its laws

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Are born in a country

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Have special powers

Question 37

Which of these is a right of citizens?

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Voting

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Using the internet

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Eating candy

Question 38

What is one responsibility of citizens?

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Paying taxes

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Riding a bike

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Watching TV

Question 39

Why is voting important?

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To choose our leaders

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To get a sticker

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To improve the school cafeteria

Question 40

What is a jury?

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A group of people who decide if someone is guilty of a crime

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A musical instrument

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A place to buy food

Question 41

Are only adults citizens?

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False

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True

Question 42

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to our country

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A song we sing in school

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A dance

Question 43

What does the American flag represent?

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Our country and its values

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Our favorite sports team

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Our favorite color

Question 44

Why is it important to be a good citizen?

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To make our country a better place

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To get a reward

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To avoid getting in trouble

Question 45

Who is considered a citizen of the United States?

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A person who was born in the US or has officially become a US citizen

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A person who is visiting the US from another country

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A person who works in the US but does not live here

Question 46

Which of these rights can US citizens exercise?

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To vote in elections when they are 18 years old or older

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To drive a car without a license

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To enter someone else's property without permission

Question 47

What is something that US citizens are expected to do?

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Pay taxes

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Only speak English in public

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Wear only red, white, and blue

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Eat only American food

Question 48

What makes someone a good citizen?

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Being kind and helpful to others

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Always getting into trouble

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Only thinking about themselves

Question 49

Who is responsible for leading the United States?

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The President

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The governor of a state

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The principal of a school

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The mayor of a city

Question 50

What is a well-known symbol of the United States?

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The American flag

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The Statue of Liberty

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Great Wall of China

Question 51

What is the official song of the United States?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Happy Birthday to You

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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The Wheels on the Bus

Question 52

What city is known as the capital of the United States?

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Washington, D.C.

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New York City

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Los Angeles

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Chicago

Question 53

Which US state is the largest in size?

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Alaska

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Florida

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California

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Texas