Duties & Responsibilities of Citizens

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Things one MUST do are called _____________ Duties

Duties of Responsible Citizens Serve as a _________in court if called, summoned Obey ______ Armed ________ if drafted Pay ______ Serve on a _____when summoned witness laws forces taxes jury S~O~A~P~S

In order for government to be ____________, citizens must fulfill their civic duties.   Citizens who choose not to fulfill their civic duties face ________ ___________________. effective legal consequences

Things one SHOULD do are called _________________________. responsibilities

vote elective political voluntary Responsibilities of Good Citizens vote Register and __________ Hold ____________ office Participate in _______________ campaigns Serve in _____________ , appointed positions Check this out – www.volunteer.gov/Gov   elective political voluntary

Communicate informed Respect Responsibilities of Good Citizens   ____________________ with government officials to influence government actions Keep _______________ regarding current issues ____________ others’ rights to an equal voice in government. That means you should respect other peoples’ opinions. Communicate informed Respect

Because civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice, they are ____________________. A basic responsibility of citizenship is to contribute to the _____________ ________. voluntary common good

A democratic society requires the ________ participation of its citizens. active

Ways for a citizen to participate in community service: Volunteer ______________ to support democratic institutions (e.g., League of Women Voters). Express _____________about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g., environment, public health and safety, education). Help to make the community a good place to ___________ and ________(e.g., by becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes). concern live work

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