USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of a U.S. citizen?
A
pay taxes
B
vote in elections
C
register for military service
D
bear arms
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the U.S. Constitution, voting is a right. Many constitutional amendments have been ratified since the first election. However, none of them made voting mandatory for U.S. citizens.

Detailed explanation-2: -Another responsibility of citizens is voting. The law does not require citizens to vote, but voting is a very important part of any democracy. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens’ interests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 25 To vote and to be elected at genuine periodic elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the will of the electors; To have access, on general terms of equality, to public service in his country.

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