1. Unit 5: Dem & Citizenship
Duties & Responsibilities

2. Citizenship People are given many rights and freedoms as U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens are expected to fulfill certain duties and responsibilities in return

3. Duties Key to making the government run/work Things citizens MUST do
Know & obey the laws
Attend school
Required to go until you are at least 16
Educated citizens are essential to democracy
Pay taxes
Tax money is used to provide services to the ppl

4. Duties Military service
All eligible men must register for military service at 18 years old
In times of war a draft may be issued
Requires qualified men to serve in the military
Not been used since Vietnam
Serve from home if not in the military
Ex: Food & certain resources rationed, limited by the government, during WWII in order to provide for the troops

5. Duties Appear in court Citizens have to serve jury duty if called
Must appear as witnesses in court if called

6. Responsibilities
Things not required by law, but things that people SHOULD do as citizens
Vote
Citizens elect officials & express approval or disapproval by voting
“If you don’t vote, don’t complain about the results.”
Be informed

7. Responsibilities Participate in government Help your community
Join political parties, lead/educate others, run for and serve in office
Help your community
Volunteer to help and make a difference
Respect/protects others’ rights
As students, how can you participate in government and/or help your community?