SSCG 7, 8E

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Civic Duties and Civic Responsibilities

• SSCG 7, 8E

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What is a Civic Duty?

• Civic duties are the musts of citizenship.
  This means that all U.S. citizens are required by
  law to perform these actions.

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Civic Duties

• 1 Obeying the law Our country only works if
  everyone obeys the laws!
• 2 Attending School All U.S. citizens must go to
  school so that citizens have the skills necessary
  to get jobs.
• 3. Paying Taxes All citizens must pay taxes
  because it gives our government money to do
  things like pave roads, pay for police, public
  housing, schools, etc.

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Civic Duties Cont.

• 4. Serving in the Armed Forces We have a duty
  to protect our country.
• 5. Appearing in Court If you are called to
  serve jury duty or to testify as a witness, you
  must do so.

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Civic Responsibilities

• Civic responsibilities are the shoulds of
  American citizens. Though you are not required
  by law to do them, most Americans recognize their
  importance.

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Civic Responsibilities

• 1 Voting One of the most important rights of
  U.S. citizensthey get to choose who our leaders
  will be.
• 2 Being Informed To make a good decision when
  voting and to be involved in government, it is
  important to know about current events.
• 3. Taking Part in Government Citizens should
  be involved, whether they are a member of
  government or voting for it.

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Civic Responsibilities Cont.

• 4. Helping Your Community Important to take
  pride in your community and get involved to
  improve it!
• 5. Respecting and Protecting Others Rights You
  should know what rights you have and must defend
  human rights.

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What is the difference between a duty and a
responsibility?

• Duties MUST be done and are required by law.
• Responsibilities SHOULD be done and are not
  required by law, but are important.

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What can you do to get involved??

• 1. Speak out! You can write letters to members of
  government letting them know what bothers you!
• 2. Get involved in your community! Help in your
  community and work to improve it.
• 3. Organize petitions and campaigns to accomplish
  what you want!

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Questions??