Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens

How could a person BEST show good citizenship?

• by reading history books

• by visiting national parks

• by voting in elections

• by listening to speeches

Which of he following is one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?

• picking up litter

• obeying the law

• washing the dishes

• running for public office

Why is following the law a responsibility of good citizens?

• Breaking the law can result in punishment.

• The U.S. Congress passes laws for citizens.

• Following the law helps keep everyone safe.

• Anyone who does not follow the law cannot vote.

Good Citizens are concerned about the _____ of all members of the community

• the status of all members of the community

• the opinion of all members of the community

• the welfare of all members of the community

• the wealth of all members of the community

The criminal act of vandalism is an example of the failure to fulfill which of these four citizen responsibilities?

• Be informed and vote.

• Participate in your community and government.

• Respect the rights and property of others.

• Respect differing opinions and ways of life.

Rights and responsibilities work _____ to help the community's common good. 

• separately
• together
• one at a time
• never 

Thing that we are allowed to do are called____________. 

• Rights 
• Responsibilities 
• Duties 
• Concerns 

Which is a responsibility you have at home?

• Watching TV
• Going to School
• Cleaning your room
• Paying taxes

Which is a right you have at home?

• Eating the food your parents buy.
• Cleaning your room.
• Watching your brother or sister.
• Going to a school basketball game.

Which is a right you as a citizen of the United States?

• The right to vote.
• The right to watch TV.
• The right to eat in the cafeteria.
• The right to use the sidewalk.