Obligations and Reponsiblities

Which of the following is an example of an obligation

• Running for office

• Petitioning Government

• Attending Civic meetings

• Obeying Laws

Which of the following is an example of a responsibility

• Paying Taxes

• Attending School

• Jury Duty

• Community Service

Which of the following is an example of an obligation

• Voting

• Petitioning Government

• Community Service

• Defending the Nation

Which of the following is an example of a responsibility

• Defending the Nation

• Attending School

• Obeying Laws

• Voting

What is the difference between an obligation and a responsibility?

• You have to do obligations, you don't have to but should do responsibilities

• You have to do responsibilities, you don't have to but should do obligations

• None, they are both things you have to do

• None, they are both things you do NOT have to do

A citizen received the notification

below in the mail.

"The Leon County Court orders your attendance for selection at the time, place, and location listed below

Time: 9:00am

Place: Leon County Courthouse"

What civic obligation does this

notification represent?

• Getting a driver's license

• Appearing for Jury Duty

• Paying taxes

• Registering to vote

Which type of service project would help promote the common good?

• Planning a neighborhood recycling program

• Participating in a neighborhood party

• Completing homework on time

• Visiting Libraries

Why should citizens complete responsibilities?

• To promote the common good

• Because it is the law

• In order to get a merit badge

• So you can get paid

What is the common good?

• Actions that benefit the larger community rather than just individuals

• Actions that benefit individuals rather than the community

• Actions that make someone feel good about themselves

• Actions that sound good in theory but actually go terribly wrong

Why are you obligated to serve on a jury?

• To preserve other's Constitutional rights to a trial by their peers

• To get to listen to a fun story about crime

• To help your friends who might get in trouble with the law

• You aren't