G5 - Citizens Rights and responsibilities

Voting: a Right and a Responsibility

In many countries, people can choose who will lead them in government. This is called voting When citizens vote, they get to pick between different options in elections.

Voting is important because it is both a right and a responsibility. Before voting, it's important for voters to learn about the candidates.

Candidates are the people running for a position. Voters should think about who will do the best job for their community. By making informed choices, citizens can help shape their government and make their voices heard!

Volunteerin

a good citizen is sometimes asked to make personal sacrifices for the good of the community.

A personal sacrifice is when you give up something to help others.

Examples of personal sacrifices are volunteering your time or giving money to help others instead of spending it on yourself.

Obeying the Law

It is a citizen's responsibility to obey the law and pay taxes.

Taxes are money people have to pay to the government. They help pay for such things as schools,roads, and hospitals.

Volunteering is also a responsibility of citizenship.

Volunteering means helping people without getting money for doing so. People can volunteer at hospitals,schools, and many other places.

Multiple Choice

Public service is a responsibility for all citizens.

• True

• False

Public Service

Public service is a responsibility for all citizens.

People help their community when they take part in some type of service like volunteering or helping others in some way.

Some people are public servants whose jobs are doing service for their community.

A police officer who patrols a city street and a social studies teachers are both public servants.

Firefighters, a mayor, and a town clerk are also public servants.