Standard 2.2 Responsibilities and Obligations

Which of the following is considered a responsibility, rather than an obligation, of U.S. citizens?

• Paying taxes

• Serving on a jury when called

• Staying informed about the issues affecting one's community

• Obeying local, state, and federal laws

What could be a consequence of U.S. citizens not fulfilling their obligations and responsibilities?

• Decreased public trust in government

• A stronger sense of community

• Improved public services

• Increased tourism

How does fulfilling the obligation to pay taxes impact society?

• It increases personal wealth

• It leads to a decrease in public spending

• It ensures the funding of public services and infrastructure

• It reduces the national debt to zero

How can citizens participate in their government?

• By voting

• By avoiding taxes

• By moving to another country

• By ignoring laws and regulations

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

• to guarantee our right to confront witnesses.
• to preserve constitutional limits on governmental power.
• to guarantee our right to be judged by a jury of our peers.
• to protect our right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus. 

Activities citizens must do are called . . .

• rights.

• responsibilities.

• obligations.

• common good.

Activities citizens should do are called . . .

• rights.

• responsibilities.

• obligations.

• petitions.

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 of the following is an obligation of citizenship?

• being informed about issues

• volunteering for public service

• voting in elections

• paying taxes

Look at the poster above and answer the following question.

What civic obligation is being addressed in the poster?

• Jury Duty

• Volunteering

• Paying Taxes

• Registering with the military