Title: Gr00 Responsibilites
Course: Civics Citizenship Class of 20##

Q: When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
- April 15
- December 17
- July 4
- January 15
A: April 15
Feedback: The last day to send in your federal income tax to the Internal Revenue Service is April 15 of each year. The Constitution gave the federal government the power to collect taxes. The federal government needs money to pay the nation’s debts and to defend and provide for the needs of the country. When the country was young, it was difficult to raise money from the 13 original states. The government began collecting income tax for the first time through the Revenue Act of 1861. This was only temporary. In 1894, a flat-rate federal income tax was enacted, but the Supreme Court said this was unconstitutional. Finally, in 1913, the 16th Amendment was ratified. It gave Congress the power to collect income taxes. Today, “taxable income” is money that is earned from wages, self-employment, tips, and the sale of property. The government uses these taxes to keep our country safe and secure. It also tries to cure and prevent diseases through research. In addition, the government uses these taxes to educate children and adults, and build and repair our roads and highways. Taxes are used to do these things and many more.

Q: What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- never travel outside the United States
- give up loyalty to other countries
- not defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
- disobey the laws of the United States
A: give up loyalty to other countries
Feedback: An immigrant completes many requirements to become a U.S. citizen. The final step is to take an Oath of Allegiance. You promise to be loyal to the United States and give up loyalty to other countries. You promise to defend the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States. And you promise to serve the United States when the government needs your help.

Q: What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
- serve on a jury (Correct. Only U.S. citizens have the responsibility to serve on juries and vote in federal elections)
- join a political party
- join the military
- write for a newspaper
A: serve on a jury
Feedback: Two responsibilities of U.S. citizens are to serve on a jury and vote in federal elections. The Constitution gives citizens the right to a trial by a jury. The jury is made up of U.S. citizens. Participation of citizens on a jury helps ensure a fair trial. Another important 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.

Q: When must all men register for the Selective Service?
- at age sixteen (16)
- at any age
- between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
- men do not have to register
A: between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Feedback: All men must register for the Selective Service between the ages of 18 and 26. When you register, you tell the government you can serve in the military if necessary. After you register, you may be selected to serve. Selective Service was used in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The government calls this the draft. The United States does not have a draft now. You do not have to serve in the military unless you want to.