10.1 Review Participation in Government

What is a civic responsibility?

• Legally required

• Should do, not required

• Forced by government

• Fined for not doing

What is a civic duty?

• A choice

• Legally required

• Volunteer activity

• Done when convenient

Example of a civic responsibility?

• Voting

• Jury duty

• Paying taxes

• Following the law

Example of a civic duty?

• Local events

• Voting

• Jury duty

• Writing to officials

What is selective duty?

• A choice

• Legally required

• Volunteer activity

• Done when convenient

What is a civic duty regarding the draft?

• Select officials

• Jury duty

• Men register for draft

• Duty to vote

Civic duty regarding taxes?

• Pay taxes

• Avoid taxes

• File if asked

• Help others pay

Civic duty regarding the law?

• Question laws

• Follow the law

• Make laws

• Break unjust laws

What is civic action?

• Legal duty to vote

• Influence government

• Participate in sports

• Join the military

Example of civic action?

• Writing to officials

• Paying taxes

• Watching TV

• Shopping