Unit 1 Resources: Foundations of American Citizenship - Deerlake ...

Name Date ClassReteaching Activity 5The Citizen and the CommunityUnited States citizens have many rights and responsibilities. Citizenswho fulfill these duties and responsibilities help make the United Statesthe country it is. There are several volunteer opportunities for citizens.These opportunities include charitable organizations, school-based programs,and national service programs.DIRECTIONS: Answering Questions Write the answers to the questionson the line to the left of each question. The answers are contained in thebox below. A term may be used more than once.• Senior Corps• John F. Kennedy• responsibility• Franklin D. Roosevelt• American Red Cross• duty• Freedom Corps• George W. Bush• Peace CorpsCHAPTER 5Copyright © by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.1. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is part of whatnational service program?2. Which U.S. president said, “Ask not what your country cando for you; ask what you can do for your country”?3. Is serving on a jury considered a duty or a responsibility ofa U.S. citizen?4. What national service program began in 1961 to help peoplein the poor countries of the world?5. Is attending school considered a duty or a responsibility ofa U.S. citizen?6. What national service program was set up to respond to acrisis at home, the need to rebuild communities, and the goalof extending American compassion throughout the world?7. Which U.S. president said, “We want to be a nation thatserves goals larger than self. We have been offered a uniqueopportunity, and we must not let this moment pass”?8. What national service program has volunteers who helpvictims of floods, earthquakes, and other disasters?9. Which U.S. president said, “The ultimate rulers of ourdemocracy are not a president, . . . but the voters of thiscountry”?10. Is voting considered a duty or a responsibility of a U.S.citizen?79