Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2016

Halloween, All Saints, and Day of the Dead are part of a 3-day festival that remembers the lives of those who passed before us. February 4 - Lorna Jorgenson Wendt What is the economic system in the United States?* (11) ▪ capitalist economy ▪ market economy February 13 - Antonin Scalia How many justices are on the Supreme Court? (39) ▪ nine (9) February 19 - Harper Lee What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?* (49) ▪ serve on a jury ▪ vote in a federal election March 6 - Nancy Reagan What is the name of the President of the United States now?* (28) ▪ Barack Obama March 27 - Mother Angelica What are two rights of everyone living in the United States? (51) ▪ freedom of expression ▪ freedom of speech ▪ freedom of assembly ▪ freedom to petition the government ▪ freedom of religion ▪ the right to bear arms Apr 30 - Daniel Berrigan  When must all men register for the Selective Service? (57) ▪ at age eighteen (18) ▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26) May 13 - Zenkei Blanche Hartman What is freedom of religion? (10) ▪ You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. June 3 - Muhammad Ali  What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? ▪ life ▪ liberty ▪ pursuit of happiness July 2 - Elie Wiesel Who did the United States fight in World War II? (81) ▪ Japan, Germany, and Italy Oct 23 - Tom Hayden What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? (55) ▪ vote ▪ 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 ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper