SOL 3c-d Duties and Responsibilities

What happens if a person does not fulfill a civic duty?

• They can face legal consequences, such as time in jail.

• Nothing happens. They are voluntary.

• They get a time-out.

What happens if a citizen does not fulfill a civic responsibility?

• They can face legal consequences.

• Nothing happens. They are voluntary.

• They get no dessert after dinner.

Duty or responsibility: Paying taxes.

• Duty

• Responsibility

Duty or responsibility: Holding elected office.

• Duty

• Responsibility

Duty or responsibility: Keeping informed about current events.

• Duty

• Responsibility

Duty or responsibility: Serving on a jury.

• Duty

• Responsibility

Duty or responsibility: Communicating with government officials.

• Duty

• Responsibility

Duty or responsibility: Registering to vote

• Duty

• Responsibility

Duty or responsibility: Serving in the armed forces, if drafted.

• Duty

• Responsibility

Which of the following actions are considered civic responsibilities? Choose all that apply.

• Registering and voting in elections.

• Obeying the laws.

• Participating in politics or holding elective office.

• Respecting the rights and opinions of others.

• Serving in the armed forces if drafted.