2.2 - Civic Obligations and Responsibilities

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a legal member of a state and/or country

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citizen

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beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the community rather than individual interests, also known as the “public good”

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common good

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a group of people sworn to give a verdict (decision) in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them in court

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jury

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required service on a jury (a group of people who make a decision in a legal case)

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jury duty

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a requirement, something a person or government must do

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obligation

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a formal written request addressed to a person or group of people in authority or power which is signed by a number of people demonstrating their support for the request

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petition

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something a person or government should do to benefit the common good

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responsibility

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a system by which men ages 18 through 25 are required to register with the U.S. government for military service

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Selective Service System

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a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities.

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tax