Question

which 3 are examples of being a productive citizen?

working in the community
going to school
holding up traffic
taking care of your family
buying a cup of coffe every morning

13 multiple choice 1 point
jordan is a high school senior who has just turned 18 and is excited about participating in his first presidential election. however, he learns that his state has recently passed a law raising the voting age to 21. jordan feels this is unfair, as he believes that if he can be drafted to serve in the military, he should have the right to vote. which amendment protects jordans right to vote at 18, and how could he use it to challenge the new law?

13th amendment
26th amendment
5th amendment
1st amendment

14 true or false 1 point
the concept of limited government makes sure that one branch has more power than the others.

true
false

Explanation:

Identify productive citizenship examples

Productive citizenship involves contributing positively to society, personal development, and supporting family structures. Working in the community, going to school, and taking care of family directly fulfill these roles, whereas holding up traffic is disruptive and buying coffee is a routine personal transaction.

Determine the amendment protecting voting rights at 18

The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the states and the federal government from using age as a reason for denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States who are at least eighteen years old. Jordan can use this amendment to challenge the state law raising the voting age to 21.

Evaluate the statement on limited government

The concept of limited government restricts the power of the government to protect individual liberties, while the separation of powers and checks and balances ensure that no single branch becomes more powerful than the others. Therefore, the statement that limited government makes sure one branch has more power is false.

Answer:

Question 12

• Working in the community
• Going to school
• Taking care of your family

Question 13

• 13th Amendment
• 26th Amendment (Correct answer)
• 5th Amendment
• 1st Amendment

Question 14

• True
• False (Correct answer)