Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens Flashcards
(14 cards)
duties
actions we are required to perform as citizens, failure can lead to penalties under the law such as prison or fines
responsibilities
things we should do and/or obligations that we meet
5 duties of citizens
obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve in court, and attend school
obeying laws
most important duty of a citizen, allow people to peacefully live together, keep order in society by letting people know what is/isn’t acceptable
pay taxes
taxes keep the government running, without them we can’t pay government employees, pave roads, or keep schools in session
defend the nation
males 18-25 are required to register with the selective service system, men can be drafted to the armed forces in case of national emergencies.
serve in court
the constitution guarantees everyone accused the right to trial by jury, if called upon, citizens must report to jury duty by law (consequences include fines or prison time)
attend school
the government provides free public education all around the country. most states have laws that require students to attend from age 7-16
4 responsibilities of citizens
be informed and vote, participate in community, respect rights and properties of others, and respect different opinions and ways of life
informed and vote
voting is one of the most important responsibilities of American citizens, know what the government is doing so you can vote and voice your opinion on those matters
participate in the community
responsible citizens show concern for others and themselves, give money, time, and effort to the common good
respect the rights of others
good citizens treat others politely and respectfully, society runs smoother when rights are respected
respect others opinions
since the U.S. has a very diverse population, its important to respect the opinions of others.
tolerance
respecting and accepting others, regardless of differences
