The student will demonstrate
knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and
responsibilities of citizens by: c) describing the duties of citizenship, including obeying the laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving in court. |
What duties are expected of all citizens? Duties: Citizens are expected to- For government to be effective, citizens must fulfill
their civic duties.
Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties
face legal consequences. |
The student will demonstrate
knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and
responsibilities of citizens by: d) examining the responsibilities of citizenship, including registering and voting, communicating with government officials, participating in political campaigns, keeping informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions in a diverse society. |
What are the ways individuals demonstrate responsible citizenship? A basic responsibility of citizenship is to contribute
to the common good. |
The student will demonstrate
knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and
responsibilities of citizens by e) evaluating how civic and social duties address community needs and serve the public good. |
In what ways do citizens participate in community service? A democratic society requires the
active participation
of its citizens. |