Topic 1: Obligations and Responsibilities

What would be the most likely consequence to society if citizens began refusing to fulfill their citizenship responsibilities?

• People would face the threat of losing their individual rights and freedoms.

• People would have more free time because they would have fewer social obligations.

• People would benefit from the direction of strong leaders who would guard their freedoms.

• People would find that society was able to look after itself with the help of civic participation.

Which of the following is a legal obligation of US citizenship?

• to reside in the US

• to save money for retirement

• to vote in presidential elections

• to serve on a jury when summoned

Clean water, police protection, and paved streets are all privileges enjoyed by American citizens. What responsibility must be met in order for these services to continue?

• citizens must pay taxes

• citizens must vote

• citizens must attend school

• citizens must volunteer

Democratic elections, trials by jury, and citizen referendums on laws are important principles of government. To work as they should, they all depend on . . .

• educated and informed citizens.

• a large and powerful country.

• three branches of government.

• a government with a democratic form of government.

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

Activities citizens must do are called . . .

• rights.

• responsibilities.

• obligations.

• common good.

Activities citizens should do are called . . .

• rights.

• responsibilities.

• obligations.

• petitions.

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

Which is considered a citizenship responsibility rather than an obligation?

• obeying the law

• paying taxes

• attending civic meetings

• registering for Selective Service

Which of the following refers to citizens voting in this country?

• Voting is a citizen duty.

• Voting is a citizen responsibility.

• Voting is a citizen obligation.

• Voting is a citizen volunteering for their community.