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Legal duties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Responsibilities | Things we should do voluntarily and not because we are asked to. |
| citizens have _______________ that are not legal ____________ | 1. responsibilities 2. duties |
| The purpose of government is to ________ the people | 1. serve |
| Tolerance | Respecting and accepting others of their beliefs, practices, or differences |
| Responsible citizens are about __________ and _________ | 1. others 2. themselves |
| Responsible citizens are willing to contribute _______, _________, and _________ to help others improve community life | 1. time 2. money 3. effort |
| Be informed | It might pass a law changing the rate of sales tax you pay |
| Speak up and vote | You must make you concerns know, however, if you expect public officials to act in your interests |
| Respect other's rights | If you own a dog, you have an obligation to keep it from becoming a nuisance to your neighbors |
| Respect diversity | In a democratic society like ours, with such a diverse population, it is especially important to respect the civil liberties to others |
| Contribute to the common good | All american citizens must be active participants and not just idle by-standers if we want our communities to thrive |
| american's do ___________ work | 1. volunteer |
| Community | a group of people who share the same interests and concerns |
| Many volunteers are __________ in grades ___ through ______ | 1. students 2. 6 3. 12 |
| __________ provide many needs, but their ______________ are limited | 1. governments 2. resources |
| bureaucracies | complex systems with many departments, rules, and people in the chain of command |
| welfare | the health, prosperity , and happiness - of all members of the community |
| some ways people ______________ in the community leading a _________ troop, _____________ schoolchildren, visiting a ___________ ___________, and collecting ___________ ___________. | 1. scout 2. mentoring 3. nursing home 4. canned goods |
| volunteerism | the practice of offering your time and services to others without payment |
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