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Duty/Responsibility
Decide whether the action is a citizen's duty or responsibility
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Obey the laws | Duty |
| Pay taxes | Duty |
| Serve in armed forces (when called on) | Duty |
| Serve on a jury or as a witness in court (when summoned) | Duty |
| Citizens who choose not to fulfill these, face legal consequences | Duties |
| Citizens fulfill these by choice; they are voluntary | Responsibilities |
| Register AND vote | Responsibility |
| Hold elective office | Responsibility |
| Communicate with government officials to influence government actions | Responsibility |
| Serve in voluntary government positions | Responsibility |
| Participate in political campaigns | Responsibility |
| Keep informed about current issues | Responsibility |
| Respect others' right to equal voice in government | Responsibility |