Question

Explain how American citizens exercise rights, duties, and responsibilities

Answer 1

Explanation: Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. Participate in your local community. Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.

Answer 2

What are the benefits of American citizenship?

Rights

• Freedom to express yourself.
• Freedom to worship as you wish.Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury.
• Right to vote in elections for public officials.
• Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship.
• Right to run for elected office.
• Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”