The Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship

A Citizen’s Legal Duties As community members, we have many responsibilities – things we should do or obligations that we fulfill voluntarily As citizens, we also have duties – things we are required to do.

Civic Responsibilities Be Informed 2. Speak Up and Vote

Civic Responsibilities Respect Other’s Rights - people must respect public property and the property of others. Respect Diversity Be an active participant in your community

Duties Obey the Law Pay Taxes Defend the Nation - In the U.S. all men aged 18-25 must register with the government in case the country needs to draft, or call up men for military service; today military service is voluntary.

Duties Serve in Court - Every adult citizen must be prepared to serve on a jury or as a witness at a trial if called to do so. Attend School - Most states require young people to attend school until the age of 16.