Duties

Attend School

People 7-16 must attend school. This is because when you are 16 you can get a job. It also teaches them problem solving.

Pay taxes

Keeps the government running

Pays employees

Income taxes

Sales taxes

Obey the Law

Follow the rules the government gives us

Consequences for not obeying the law

It keeps the country balanced

Serve in court

Jury

Have a duty to serve as a witness.

Defend the Nation

Male citizens 18-25 have to register with the selective service system

They nave not drafted anyone since 1973 because of the amount of volunteers there has been

Responsibilities

Stay informed

Know what to do in an emergency

Learn new about society and new discoveries

News, radios, books, etc.

Vote

Be well informed

Must be 18 years of age

Be tolerant of others

Tolerance includes respecting:

private and public property

opinions

beliefs

practices

Tolerance is being kind to others and respecting them and their differences.

Contribute to the community

Participate

Volunteer

Recycle

	Erstellt von Sherlock vor fast 11 Jahre

N/A Civics Notiz am Citizens, erstellt von Sherlock am 08/09/2013.