1. Duties & Responsibilities
Citizenship
Duties & Responsibilities

2. Citizenship
People can be a United States citizen either by birth or choice
Naturalization is the process of becoming a citizen

3. 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

4. Duties Obeying the laws Defending the nation Serving on a jury
Appearing as a witness in court
Paying taxes
Attending school

5. 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