2.2 Responsibilities and Obligations

Voting is a

• obligation/duty

• responsibility

Responsibilities are something you

• should do

• must do

Obligations or Duties are things you

• should do

• must do

Attending school, obeying laws and paying taxes are all

• responsbilities

• obligations/duties

Why is going to school an obligation?

• to promote a better democracy of informed citizens

• to socialize and meet friends

• to get school lunch

Which amendment defines citizenship and protects native born citizens?

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

What is the obligation/duty that helps people secure a fair trial by peers?

• going to school

• obeying laws

• paying taxes

• jury duty

All 18-25 year old males are required to sign up for Selective Service/The Draft because..

• we might need them in a time of crisis

• we want to know how many men are available

• to pay taxes

• to get a fair trial

Why is paying taxes an obligation?

• because everyone should have to give away money

• because it helps to pay for government services

• because taxes are only for the poor

• because taxes are only for the rich

Which might contribute to the common good?

• throwing a party

• starting a recycling program

• going to the library

• asking for money at Publix for your soccer team