USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Individual rights
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The Common Good
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Self-Government
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Pursuit of Happiness
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Detailed explanation-1: -John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address inspired children and adults to see the importance of civic action and public service. His historic words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country, ” challenged every American to contribute in some way to the public good.
Detailed explanation-2: -And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. JFK used a metaphor that compared a bond to mass misery which helped him explain to his audience that being bonded is like being in misery.
Detailed explanation-3: -This is perhaps our most famous use of the rhetorical device known as chiasmus. And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country. Chiasmus is a reversal figure (XYYX) that can work in different ways.
Detailed explanation-4: -"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” “Inaugural Address (1), ” January 20, 1961, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 1961.