Civics SOL 3c and 3D Flash Cards

Froehlich, 2009

 

 

Name 4 duties of responsible citizens

0 Obey laws

1 Pay taxes

2 Serve in the armed forces if called

3 Serve on a jury or as a witness in court

 

 

 

What is true of civic responsibilities?

Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by CHOICE and are VOLUNTARY

 

 

 

 

You are called to serve on a jury and decide not to show up on the date you are called. What can happen to you?

 

There could be legal consequences if you fail to appear at the court.

 

 

 

 

Citizens who fulfill their civic responsibilities are also

Contributing to the common good of their community and country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imagine you are a police officer in Prince William County. Would you have to serve on jury duty if called?

No, it is possible that you would be exempted from jury duty.

 

 

 

Why do citizens need to follow and fulfill their civic duties?

 

 

 

It makes an effective government.

If you are 18 years old and a male, what does the U.S. law say about what you have to do?

 

 

You must register with the Selective Service System.

 

What is the Selective Service System?

This gives the government list of names of men who can be inducted (put into) the armed services in case of a national emergency.

 

 

How can citizens show their civic responsibility in politics?

4 Register and vote

5 Hold an elective office

6 Communicate with government officials

7 Participate in political campaigns

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FACT OR OPINION:

A basic responsibility of citizenship is to contribute to the common good.

 

 

 

FACT

FACT OR OPINION

Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary

 

 

 

FACT

How can citizens be responsible in their community and in political events?

 

 

Be informed about current issues

If you live in a community, name one way you can serve your community without being paid that contributes to the good of the community.

 

 

Serve in voluntary or appointed positions

When attending a meeting, a person is rude to the speaker because he believes his way is right. This is an example of POOR citizenship because:

 

 

Good citizens respect other’s rights to have an equal voice in government.

 

Responsibilities of citizens: What is the missing word in each?

Register and ___________

Hold _______________ office

Keep informed regarding current __________

8 Vote

9 Elective

10 issues

 

What are the personal traits a good citizen has?

11 Trustworthiness and honesty

12 Courtesy and respect for the rights of others

13 Responsibility, accountability, self reliance

14 Respect for the law

15 Patriotism

You are concerned about the education and schools in your community. What would your duty be as a responsible citizen

Communicate my concerns to public officials at the local and state levels.

If a citizen refuses to pay taxes, what can happen as a result?

Failure to obey laws and fulfill your duty as a tax payer can result in legal consequences.

 

What are your economic rights as a citizen?

Freedom to:

16 Use, sell or get property

17 Choose my work

18 Enter into lawful contracts

19 Establish and operate a business

20 Join professional organizations and labor unions

 

 

What are your political rights as a citizen?

21 Due process of law and fair procedures

22 Equal protection under the law

23 Freedom of expression for political purposes

24 Freedom to join a political party or group

25 Freedom to run for and hold public office

26 Serve on juries

27 Vote in free, fair and regular elections

 

What are your personal rights as a citizen?

28 Choose my friends

29 Freedom of religion

30 Freedom of creative expression

31 Freedom to have children

32 Freedom to live anywhere

33 Freedom to travel

34 Freedom to have privacy

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