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Civic Duties vs. Civic Responsibilities
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Civic Responsibility
An obligation we fulfill voluntarily“Something we should do”
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DutyA thing we are required to do“Requirement”
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Military Draft
To call up for military service
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ToleranceRespecting and accepting others,
regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences
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Civic Duty
1. Obey LawsA citizen’s most important dutyIf laws are not followed order is lost
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Civic Duty
2. Pay TaxesTax money is needed for government expensesExample: Income Tax, Sales Tax, Property Tax
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Civic Duty
3. Defend the NationMen ages 18-25 sign up for the draft (Selective Service)Not used since VietnamVolunteer Army
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Civic Duty
4. Serve in CourtJury duty or serve as a witness
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Civic Duty
5. Attend SchoolAt least until age 16Education gives you the knowledge you need to be an informed citizen
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Civic Responsibility
1. Be InformedKnow what government is doing so you can voice your opinionWatch the newsKnow your rights
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Civic Responsibility
2. VoteUS citizens 18 and older can voteContact their representatives, etc
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Civic Responsibility
3. Respect Others Rights Show respect for public property and the property of others
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Civic Responsibility
4. Contribute to the Common GoodContribute time, effort, and money to help others
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Bureaucracy
Complex systems with many departments, many rules, and many people in the chain of command
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Welfare
The health, prosperity, and happiness of the members of a community
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VolunteerismThe practice of offering your time and
services to others without paymentEx: after school tutoring