Obligations of Citizens

According to the chart, what are the basic requirements for those who must register?

• All male citizens who are over 26 years old.

• All male citizens who are under 18 years old.

• All people men and women who are 18 years or older.

• All male citizens who are 18 but not yet 26 years old.

Answer explanation

MALE citizens 18 to 26 have an OBLIGATARY requirement to register for the SS

Which obligation of citizenship does this poster depict?

• Paying your taxes

• Serve on Juries

• Apply for a government job

• Register for the Selective Service

Answer explanation

MALES 18 to 26 must register for the SS- its a non negotiable!

A citizen received the above notice in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent?

• getting a driver's license

• appearing for jury duty

• paying property taxes

• registering to vote

Answer explanation

By attending Jury Duty we keep our trials FAIR!

What's the difference between citizen obligations and responsibilities?

• obligations we should do and responsibilities we must do

• obligations we must do and responsibilities we should do

• there is no difference, we must do our obligations and responsibilities

• there is no difference, we should do our obligations and responsibilities

One of our most important responsibilities as citizens is to 

• wash our cars

• sleep

• clean our houses

• vote

Answer explanation

By voting we allow for more diversity in our elected leaders and political process! More color, more gender, different religions...more people like us!

Which of the following best completes the shaded part of the table?

• paying income taxes

• participating in government by voting

• serving on a jury

• registering for the draft

Answer explanation

Voting is a responsibility, not obligation

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·         It allows you to help others

·         It makes you a better person

·         It promotes the common good

·         It makes your community a better place

·         It makes government stronger and more democratic

·         It makes government more responsive to the people

It allows your beliefs and interests to be represented

• Appearing for Jury Duty

• Voting in elections once you are 18

• Registering for the Selective Service at 18

• Researching a political candidate

Answer explanation

By registering to vote- you represent your ideas, and allow for more equality in society.

Which of the following is a fundamental obligation of citizens in a democratic society?

• Paying taxes

• Owning property

• Traveling abroad

• Starting a business

What is one civic duty that citizens are required to perform by law?

• Voting in every election

• Serving on a jury when called

• Attending town hall meetings

• Volunteering at local charities

Why is it important for citizens to obey laws?

• To avoid paying fines

• To ensure social order and safety

• To gain personal benefits

• To impress others