Additional Skill #6: Obligations v Responsibilities

What is an obligation of US citizenship?

• Fulfilling legal and moral requirements

• Voting in elections

• Running for office

• Attending civic meetings

What should US citizens do voluntarily out of a sense of civic duty?

• Obtaining a driver's license

• Paying taxes

• Voting in elections

• Serving jury duty

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of US citizens?

• Running for office

• Obeying all laws

• Petitioning the government

• Attending civic meetings

What happens when citizens fulfill their obligations and responsibilities?

• Government becomes less effective

• It leads to a fair, just, and inclusive society

• Society becomes less inclusive

• Citizens lose interest in civic participation

What is the impact of not voting in elections?

• Important decisions may not consider the needs of the population

• Citizens are more engaged in civic activities

• It ensures diverse representation in government

• Decisions reflect the will of the people

Why is running for office considered a responsibility?

• It limits civic participation

• It reduces the effectiveness of government

• It is legally required

• It enriches the democratic process

What is the common good?

• The individual success of citizens

• The well-being of all members of society

• The wealth of the nation

• The success of the government

What could happen if citizens do not attend civic meetings?

• Government becomes more efficient

• Laws become more flexible

• Elections become unnecessary

• Their voices may be unheard

What role do responsibilities play in US citizenship?

• They contribute to the common good

• They are legally enforced actions

• They have no impact on society

• They limit citizens' freedoms

What is the consequence of a lack of diverse representation in government?

• Policies address the needs of all citizens

• It leads to a more inclusive society

• There may be policies that do not address the needs of all citizens

• Citizens are more likely to fulfill their obligations