SELF-ASSESSMENT

U.S. CITIZEN SELF-ASSESSMENT

(CIT-00) Proposed

Form 46126 (R1/4-26) Proposed

Indiana Election Division (IC 3-8-1-2; IC 3-8-8)

This form is for Indiana citizens to give expression of their fidelity toward, and understanding of, the fundamental purposes of the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions. Any citizen may decline this assessment, and may amend it as long as they are citizens of Indiana.

SECTION 1 - TRUE/FALSE

You may change your answers anytime. They are not subject to grading, but they are available for public view.

3.) An Oath of Office is legally binding.

True

False

2.) Voting is an unalienable right.

True

False

4.) The Preamble to the US Constitution is a source of law.

True

False

5.) People who enter our borders without documentation are guaranteed the right to due process under the US Constitution.

True

False

6.) A public official can advocate for a form of government other than a Constitutional Republic without violating his/her Oath of Office.

True

False

7.) The United States Declaration of Independence is a legally binding document.

True

False

8.) For a public official to accept wealth from foreign entities as a condition of favorable policies in return is a violation of their Oath.

True

False

9.) Without Oaths of Office any form of government is invalid.

True

False

10.) The President is treated as a citizen under the US Constitution.

True

False

SECTION 2 - MULTIPLE CHOICE

Select the answer most in accord with your understanding. You may change your answers any time, but your answers are for public viewing.

1.) Which of the following words is NOT used in the Preamble to the US Constitution:

Tranquility

Blessings

Freedom

Posterity

2.) The "pursuit of happiness" means . . .

Watching the years go by peacefully.

Aiming for retirement.

Striving to be of good conscience.

Seeking to feel happy.

3.) The U.S. Constitution . . .

is the supreme law of the United States.

can never be changed.

is a byproduct of White Supremacy.

applies to the whole world.

4.) A candidate found breaking his/her Oath of Office is subject to (check all that apply):

5.) What is the primary purpose of the Oath of Office for federal officials in the United States?

To pledge loyalty to the President

To swear to uphold the Constitution

To commit to a political party’s agenda

To promise to serve a specific term length

6.) Which U.S. official is required to take the Oath of Office as prescribed in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution?

Vice President

Speaker of the House

President

Chief Justice

7.) What phrase is included in the Oath of Office for most federal employees, except the President, as outlined in 5 U.S.c) § 3331?

“Protect the nation from foreign threats”

"Swear to uphold the Constitution"

“Serve the public with integrity”

“Obey the laws of the land”

8.) Who typically administers the Oath of Office to the President of the United States during the inauguration?

The Vice President

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The Speaker of the House

The Secretary of State

9.) Which of the following is NOT a requirement in the Oath of Office for members of Congress?

Bearing true faith and allegiance to the Constitution

Taking the oath freely without mental reservation

Promising to maximize government efficiency

Promising to faithfully discharge duties

10.) What is the process called for formally changing the Constitution?

Revision

Amendment

Ratification

Repeal

SECTION 3 - ESSAY

Answer any or all of the essay questions below. Your answers may be changed any time. They will also be available for public view.

1.) Why does the law require a public official to take the Oath of Office?

2.) Where does authority for public officials come from, what kind is granted, and how far is its reach?

3.) What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

4.) What is the difference between a citizen of the USA and a citizen of the world?

5.) What is the difference between a right and a privilege?

6.) How does your status as a citizen serve the purposes stated in the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions?

7.) What actions or policies might you undertake to enhance domestic tranquility?

8.) What set of principles are the foundation for your daily life and decision making, and why you seek to abide by those principles?

9.) Why is provision for the common defense a part of our purpose as a self-governing people, and how is it best practiced in accord with your status as a citizen?

10.) Give two examples of how you could fall short of your obligations as a citizen.

11.) Describe the difference between Democracy and a Constitutional Republic.

12.) If you were to revoke your U.S. Citizenship what would change?

13.) What do you understand "promote the general welfare" to mean as stated in the U.S. Preamble?

SECTION 3 - ESSAY PART 2 EXPRESSION

This section is for you to state any qualifications, goals, or intentions related to the office you seek so that voters may better understand your status as a citizen.

1.) What policies would you endorse as a citizen of the United States and the State of Indiana?

1.) The text of the Constitution means whatever the reader wants it to mean.

True

False

2.) What is the best way for you to live in accord with the goals stated in the Preambles to the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions?

Full Name

City or Township

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