2.2 and 2.3 Obligations and Responsibilities of Citizens

An action that a person completes of their own free will is called a/an:

• Duty

• Responsibility

• Draft

• Tolerance

Which of the following is a responsibility of a citizen?

• Staying informed

• Saving money

• Spending money

• Serving on a jury

What is a direct consequence of citizens not completing their responsibilities?

• A fine

• Jail

• Loss of voting rights

• The common good suffers

Having respect and acceptance for another person's beliefs, values, or differences is best identified as:

• Draft

• Duty

• Tolerance

• Register

Which of the following is an example of contributing to the common good?

• Advertising a physical therapy practice in the local newspaper

• Donating food to a food pantry for the poor

• Spending and afternoon working in your garden

• Writing a letter to a newspaper about a spelling mistake printed in a job ad

An action that a person is required to perform is known as a/an:

• Draft

• Register

• Responsibility

• Obligation

The duties of American citizens include obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving on a jury, and:

• attending church

• attending school

• volunteering

• voting

The illustration shows a legal document. Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

• To guarantee court hearing remain public

• To guarantee courts provide probably cause

• To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers

• To protect the constitutional right to confront one's accusers

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

• Seriving on a jury when summoned

• Voting in all presidential elections

• Supporting one's parents in their old age

• Keeping informed about major public issues

A government requirement where a citizen is selected to join the military is known as a/an:

• public vote

• draft

• right

• responsibility