WGU Unit: Citizenship Responsibilities and Obligations

Obligations of citizens are ___________, but responsibilities are ____________.

• important/unimportant

• optional/required

• for males/for females

• required/optional

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

• A. Serve on a jury
• B. Register for selective service
• C. Vote in all elections
• D. Keep informed about national issues 

Which of the following is a citizen responsibility rather than an obligation?

• Obeying the law
• Paying taxes
• Attending civic meetings
• Registering for Selective Service

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• Obeying the law
• Paying taxes
• Attending civics meetings
• Registering for Selective Service

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

• To reside in the U.S
• To save money for retirement
• To vote in Presidential elections
• To serve on a jury when summoned

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

• placing an ad in the newspaper to promote your business
• donating food to a homeless shelter
• spending a day working in your garden
• doing your homework

Which type of service project would help the common good?

• A. Planning a neighborhood recycling program
• B. Participating in a neighborhood party
• C. Completed homework on time
• D. Visiting public libraries

A citizen received a jury summons notification  in the mail requesting their presence on January 9th at the Duval County Courthouse.

What civic responsibility does this notification represent? 

• A. Getting a driver's license
• B. Appearing for jury duty
• C. Paying income tax
• D. Registering to vote

Which option provides a citizen with the opportunity to directly impact local government?

• A. Testifying before Congress
• B. Participating in a community service project
• C. Voting for president 
• D. Speaking at a city council meeting

How is a civic action, such as voting, different from serving on a jury?

• Voting is more important to democracy that jury duty.

• All citizens can vote but only some are qualified for jury duty

• Jury service is considered a civic duty (obligation) while voting is a responsibility

• U.S. Democracy can’t function without votes, but can exist without juries.