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Section 1-4 A Citizen’s Legal Duties Each of us belongs to many communities. As community members, we have responsibilities and duties. We must fulfill duties required by national, state, and local governments or face fines or imprisonment. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 120–121)

Section 1-5 Obey the law. Laws serve specific purposes: help people get along, prevent accidents, and ensure fair use of resources. Pay taxes. Government uses tax money to pay police, pave roads, maintain armed forces, and other activities. People pay taxes on income, the sale of goods and services, and on property. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. A Citizen’s Legal Duties (cont.) (pages 120–121)

Section 1-6 Defend the nation, if called. In the United States, all men aged 18–25 must register with the government in case the country needs to draft men for military service. Service is currently voluntary. Serve in court, if called. Every adult citizen must be prepared to serve on a jury or as a witness at a trial if called to do so. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. A Citizen’s Legal Duties (cont.) (pages 120–121)

Section 1-7 Attend school. Most states require young people to attend school until age 16. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. A Citizen’s Legal Duties (cont.) (pages 120–121)

Section 1-9 Civic Responsibilities Be informed. Know what the government is doing so that you can voice your opinion. Read print publications, listen to news on the radio or TV, talk to people, and search the Internet. Also, know your rights. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 122–124)

Section 1-10 Civic Responsibilities (cont.) Speak up and VOTE. Government exists to serve you, but you must make your concerns known. Call, write, or send to your elected representatives. Join a political party or work for a cause. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 122–124)

Section 1-11 Study candidates and issues before marking your ballot. If the performance of an elected leader falls short, vote for someone else in the next election. Voting ensures a peaceful and orderly change of leadership. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Civic Responsibilities (cont.) (pages 122–124)

Section 1-12 Respect others’ rights. Respect public property and the property of others. Vandalism and littering are not only disrespectful, but are also crimes. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Civic Responsibilities (cont.) (pages 122–124)

Section 1-13 Respect diversity. Although you may disagree with people or disapprove of their lifestyles, they have an equal right to their beliefs and practices. Have tolerance, as all citizens are equal and entitled to be treated the same. Diversity is a strength. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Civic Responsibilities (cont.) (pages 122–124)

Section 1-14 Contribute to the common good. Contribute time, effort, and money to help others and to improve community life. Be an active participant in your community. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Civic Responsibilities (cont.) (pages 122–124)

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Section 2-4 The Need for Citizens’ Involvement Americans do volunteer work to help make their communities better places to live. Many volunteers are students in grades 6 through 12. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 125–127)

Section 2-5 The Need for Citizens’ Involvement (cont.) Governments provide for many needs, but their resources are limited. Also, they are bureaucracies, therefore governments cannot respond quickly to social problems. Good citizens are concerned about the welfare of all members of the community. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 125–127)

Section 2-6 Some ways people participate in the community through volunteerism. Many Americans also contribute money to charity. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. The Need for Citizens’ Involvement (cont.) (pages 125–127)

Section 2-7 Many companies also believe in giving something back to the community. They may sponsor a recreational sports team, donate prizes for charity fund raisers, contribute money to build a public swimming pool, or offer college scholarships to students. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. The Need for Citizens’ Involvement (cont.) (pages 125–127)

Section 2-9 Volunteers in Action People are more likely to participate when they feel a personal connection to a cause or know others involved. Charities can be local and focus on one or two projects, or large, national organizations with varied activities. All depend on ordinary people to give their time. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 127–130)

Section 2-10 Volunteers in Action (cont.) Many of the country’s schools require community service for students in grades 6 through 12. The federal government has created national volunteer programs. Americans in the Peace Corps help people in the poorest corners of the world. Volunteers in AmeriCorps and the Senior Corps serve within the United States. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 127–130)

Section 2-11 AmeriCorps members might help disaster victims, clean up polluted rivers, or assist people with disabilities. In exchange, they receive a living allowance and money to help pay for college. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Volunteers in Action (cont.) (pages 127–130)

Section 2-12 Americans aged 55 and older can volunteer through the Senior Corps. They take part in three main programs: Foster Grandparents for children with special needs, Senior Companions for other seniors, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in which they might serve Meals on Wheels or do other neighborhood activities. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Volunteers in Action (cont.) (pages 127–130)

Section 2-13 The new USA Freedom Corps brought together the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Senior Corps, plus a new component called Citizen Corps (disaster recovery). Volunteers in Action (cont.) (pages 127–130)

Section 2-15 The Benefits of Volunteering By banding together to serve the community, we really serve ourselves. Benefits of volunteering: Make our communities better places to live. Opportunities to learn, make friends, and improve skills. Satisfaction of knowing that we made a difference in someone else’s life. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (page 130)

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