Civic Duties vs. Civic Responsibilities

Civic Responsibility

An obligation we fulfill voluntarily“Something we should do”

DutyA thing we are required to do“Requirement”

Military Draft

To call up for military service

ToleranceRespecting and accepting others,

regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences

Civic Duty

1. Obey LawsA citizen’s most important dutyIf laws are not followed order is lost

Civic Duty

2. Pay TaxesTax money is needed for government expensesExample: Income Tax, Sales Tax, Property Tax

Civic Duty

3. Defend the NationMen ages 18-25 sign up for the draft (Selective Service)Not used since VietnamVolunteer Army

Civic Duty

4. Serve in CourtJury duty or serve as a witness

Civic Duty

5. Attend SchoolAt least until age 16Education gives you the knowledge you need to be an informed citizen

Civic Responsibility

1. Be InformedKnow what government is doing so you can voice your opinionWatch the newsKnow your rights

Civic Responsibility

2. VoteUS citizens 18 and older can voteContact their representatives, etc

Civic Responsibility

3. Respect Others Rights Show respect for public property and the property of others

Civic Responsibility

4. Contribute to the Common GoodContribute time, effort, and money to help others

Bureaucracy

Complex systems with many departments, many rules, and many people in the chain of command

Welfare

The health, prosperity, and happiness of the members of a community

VolunteerismThe practice of offering your time and

services to others without paymentEx: after school tutoring