The Brian Lehrer Show Citizenship Quiz: American Government and History
May 15, 2025
Listeners get a chance to test their knowledge on U.S. government and history through a lively citizenship quiz. Participants tackle questions from the citizenship exam, exploring the core principles of American democracy. The excitement builds as callers compete for fun prizes while learning about the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship. It's an engaging mix of trivia and education that highlights the importance of civic knowledge.
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Citizenship-Only Responsibilities
- Voting and serving on a jury are responsibilities only for U.S. citizens.
- Understand these to prepare well for the naturalization civics test.
Exclusive Rights for Citizens
- Running for office is a right exclusive to U.S. citizens, besides voting in federal elections.
- Know this additional right to aid your citizenship test preparation.
Selective Service Registration Duty
- All men must register for selective service at age 18 in case of a military draft.
- Remember this duty linked to age to answer relevant citizenship questions.