2.2 Obligations & Responsibilities

Obligations & Responsibilities Benchmark 2.2

"HAVE TO DO" or "SHOULD DO"

Open Ended

What would be the consequences or outcome on society if citizens did not fulfill their responsibilities?

Directions: Write 2-3 sentences answering the question

Society: your local/national/global community

• Civic participation is critical for a thriving society. When we participate, we promote the common good by helping others, being engaged and educated, respecting the law, respecting others, defending our nation, supporting the government, and bringing concerns about government of community to the forefront. 

Government

• We are a government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Without our participation, government does not work properly. We are able to serve on juries, vote, and petition the government – all things that keep the government accountable and rights that we can exercise as citizens. 

Political Process

• We live in a nation where we can participate in government. By voting, being informed, running for office, and petitioning the government, we are able to have our voice heard and make a difference in our communities. 

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

Multiple Choice

Is this an obligation or a responsibility?

2.2 RECAP: (Copy these notes in your Class Notebook section!)

These are the essential ideas of this benchmark. You must know these to get a question right on this benchmark!

The graphic at the bottom helps you to remember the THREE different LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT in the United States!

Federal - State - Local