Chapter 5 Section 1 Flashcards
What can happen to us if we fail to perform a duty
Legal penalties such as fines or imprisonment
What is the main difference between a duty and responsibility
A responsibility is something you should do and a duty is something you are required to do
Identify five important duties
Obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve in court, attend school
What is the citizens most important duty
obey laws
Provide an example of federal tax
Federal income tax
Provide an example of state tax
State income tax or sales tax
Provide an example of local tax
Local income tax or property tax
Who must register for the military draft
Men when they become 18 years old in the last draft was for the Vietnam War
Name two ways the citizen serve in court
Jury duty and witness at the trial
Why is it so important that young people attend school
They need to be knowledgeable and good skills to be a good citizen
How can you become informed about Government and rights
Attend school, watch the news, or look online
Why is it very important that citizens vote
Because they are preserving democracy and popular Sovereignty
List ways that citizens respect each other’s rights
Tolerance;
responsibility to respect public and private property;
respect civil liberties of others;
golden rule
Two ways that you can contribute to the common good
Donate to charities and volunteer
