Duties & Responsibilities Citizenship Duties & Responsibilities
Citizenship People can be a United States citizen either by birth or choice Naturalization is the process of becoming a citizen
Citizens have rights, duties, and responsibilities in a country Rights are the things we are allowed to do Duties are things we are required to do by law Responsibilities are the things we do by choice - not required by law
Duties Obeying the laws Defending the nation Serving on a jury Appearing as a witness in court Paying taxes Attending school
Responsibilities Contributing to the common good Protecting rights and freedoms of others Voting Holding government office Participating in election campaigns Influencing government Writing letters Speaking at city council meetings Serving the community Cleaning up around your house Respecting others in your school