Citizenship 2.1 & 2.2

The United States is under attack. The President of the U.S. has asked Congress for declaration of war. Congress has declared war and has authorized the Selective Secret Service System to call up men between 18 and 25 for military service.  

• Responsibility 
• Obligation 

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• paying taxes 
• attending civic meetings 

Which of these is a legal obligation of U.S citizenship?

• to vote in Presidential elections 
• reside in the U.S for 5 years 

A legal member of a country is known as a...

• Citizen 
• Immigrant 

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibility? 

• People would have more free time or be forced to serve jail time 
• People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms 

Andrew and Rachel have received notice that they owe $3,345 to the IRS in taxes. The Federal Government is demanding payment in 30 days.    

• Responsibility 
• Obligation 

Nancy is driving home after a long day of work. She is at a red light that always seems to take a long time to change. Even though there is no police officers in sight or other cars, she stays and waits for the green light 

• Responsibility 
• Obligation 

Which practice is part of the obligation of the U.S citizen to help defend the nation?

• register for the Selective Service 
• keep informed about national issues 

A resident of Duval county has received a jury summons from the County Circuit Court.  

• Responsibility 
• Obligation 

What is citizenship?

• Something that is given automatically when a person moves to a different country
• Being a member of a nation or country and having full rights  and responsibilities under the law. 
• That other grade on your report card that nobody really looks at
• A large boat that only carries passengers that are members of a certain country