1. The duties and responsibilities of citizenship

2. Key Terms Responsibility: obligation we fulfill voluntarily; things we should do Duty: things we must do

3. Legal duties Obey laws Obey laws Pay taxes: income tax, sales tax, property tax Pay taxes: income tax, sales tax, property tax

4. Legal duties (cont) Defend the nation: all men 18 & up must register for draft Defend the nation: all men 18 & up must register for draft

5. Legal duties (cont) Serve in court: adult citizens may serve on jury; may also be called as witnesses Serve in court: adult citizens may serve on jury; may also be called as witnesses

6. Legal duties ( cont ) Attend school Attend school

7. Civic Responsibilities Be informed: know your rights; keep up with laws that could affect you Be informed: know your rights; keep up with laws that could affect you

8. Speak up & vote!

9. Respect each other’s rights Respect each other’s rights Respect diversity Respect diversity Tolerance: accept & respect others regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences. Tolerance: accept & respect others regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences.

10. Contribute to the common good Contribute to the common good