SS.7.C.2.2 Obligations/Responsibilities of Citizenship

What civic obligation does this notification represent?

• getting a driver's license

• appearing for jury duty

• paying income tax

• 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 public libraries

Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship?

• volunteering in the community

• attending civic meetings

• voting in elections

• paying taxes

Based on this image, what can be presumed about citizen obligations?

• Citizens support attending civic meetings.

• Citizens support securing individual rights.

• Citizens resist registering for selective service.

• Citizens resist contributing to the common good.

What is the difference between the duties and the responsibilities of being a citizen?

• Duties are actions citizens are required to perform; responsibilities are actions citizens should perform.

• Duties are actions citizens should perform; responsibilities are actions citizens are required to perform.

• Duties are actions required by the federal government; responsibilities are actions required by the state or local governments.

• Duties are actions required by the state or local government; responsibilities are actions required by the federal government.

Which of the following completes the diagram?

• give to charity

• own property

• serve on juries

• attend religious services

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

• Testifying before Congress

• Conducting a service project

• Voting for governor

• Joining an interest group

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

• Testifying before Congress

• Participating in a community service project

• Voting for president

• Speaking at a city council meeting