Chapter 15 Respecting Rights and Promoting the Common Good

Which examples show respecting the rights of others?

• pulling girls’ ponytails on the playground

• stealing food from a classmate’s lunchbox

• listening quietly when other students speak

• making fun of people who have different beliefs

• ending my technology usage when my time is up

Choose two actions that promote the common good.

• Megan throws away books instead of donating them to the library because she does not want to fill out a form.

• Sean decides to play video games instead of helping at the animal shelter.

• Martha yells at her neighbors when they disagree with her.

• Elise fills out the form the city council requires to donate books to the library.

• Sam listens to his neighbor even though they disagree with each other.

How can citizens become informed about local issues?

• play video games

• watch local news on TV or the internet

• read local newspapers

• watch cartoons on TV

How can people who stay informed about local issues best use the information they learn to benefit their community?

• They can be a legal resident of the state.

• They can buy goods and services.

• They can adapt to their physical environment.

• They can share ideas and make good decisions.

Which civic responsibility allows citizens to elect people to represent them in the government?

• voting

• paying taxes

• volunteering

• respecting the rights of others

Choose the 3 actions that are ways to volunteer.

• Help elderly people in a senior citizen center.

• Collect food for a food bank.

• Help check in voters during elections.

• Write a letter to your state governor.

• Send an email to your state senator.

Manuel wants to vote in the next election. What can he do to best prepare?

• Learn about the candidates.

• Give money to the Red Cross.

• Stay informed about the issues.

• Help students who are struggling in school.

Laura noticed that the trash can at the dog park is always overflowing with trash. It is messy and smelly. Laura thinks it would be a good idea to replace the trash can with one covered trash bin and a recycling container. What step could Laura take to promote the common good?

• write a letter to the city with her idea

• tell her friends about her idea

• complain to her parents about the smelly trash

• never walk her dog at the park again

Marcus volunteers at a senior citizen center. How is Marcus working for the common good?

• He is serving his community.

• He is working to earn money.

• He is participating in public life.

• He is communicating with public officials.

Choose the 2 actions that are ways to communicate to public officials .

• Help elderly people in a senior citizen center.

• Collect food for a food bank.

• Write a letter to your state governor.

• Send an email to your state senator.