Responsibilities and Obligations of Citizens ss.7.c.2.2

This document was part of a summons to perform an important civic duty. Why is it important for citizens to meet the obligation indicated in this document?

ss.7.c.2.2

• To guarantee our rights to confront witnesses

• To preserve constitutional limits on governmental powers

• To guarantee our rights to be judged by a jury of our peers

• to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeaus corpus

Answer explanation

A jury trial is a constitutional right. We can only preserve this right by meeting our obligations (must do) to serve as jurors when called.

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

• serve on a jury

• register for Selective Service

• vote in all national elections

• keep informed about national issues

Answer explanation

As per your notes.... This is an obligation--Punishable by law if you fail to complete.

All draft-age MALES, whether citizens or not MUST register with the Selective Service

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• Paying taxes

• obeying the law

• attending a civics meeting

• registering for selective service

Answer explanation

As per your notes,

Responsibilities are not enforced by law, but they are encouraged for the common good of the nation/community

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

• to reside in the United States

• To save money for retirement

• to vote in Presidential elections

• to serve on a jury when summoned

Answer explanation

As per your notes,

an obligation is a MUST DO. You may lose your life, liberty and/or pursuit of happiness if you fail to complete an obligation. (punishable by law)

The following represents different activities. All are obligations of U.S. Citizens

1. Obeying the law

2. Paying Taxes

3. Serving on Juries

4. _____________________

Which of the following could go in the part of the list?

• Registering for Selective Service

• Join a political party

• Volunteering in the community

• Running for an elected office

The conversation below is from 2 United States Citizens.

Sarah: I believe that even the most powerful government officials should be held accountable for breaking the law.

Joe: Great point. Laws should apply to everyone the same no matter what.

What principle of the rule of law would these 2 people most agree with?

• Transparency of Institutions

• Consistent application

• Enforcement of law

• Fair procedures

The statement below is from the Magna Carta (1215).

"No free man shall be seized, imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed, exiled or ruined in any way, nor in any way proceeded against, except the lawful judgment of his peers and the law of the land."

Which principle of the rule of law is reflected in this statement?

• Enforcement of the law

• Accountability of the law

• Transparency of institutions

• Procedural fairness