Duties and Resposibilities of U.S. Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship
1. What is the difference between a duty and a responsibility?
2. How are personal duties and responsibilities different from civic duties and responsibilities?
3. Complete the chart by describing the civic action and deciding if it is a duty or responsibility that is expected of all people or only American citizens. Also identify the costs of the action.
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Describe the Action |
Duty or Responsibility? |
For Citizens or Anyone? |
What does it Cost you to do this? |
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Voting |
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Paying Taxes |
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Serving on a Jury |
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Getting an Education |
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Volunteering in the Community |
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Obeying the Law |
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Registering for Selective Service |
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Giving to Charities |
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Staying informed about Current Events |
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Running for Political Office |
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