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As citizens, we are free to exercise our rights As citizens, we are free to exercise our rights. In return we are expected to fulfill certain duties and responsibilities. By doing so, we help ensure that our government will be effective in serving our needs and protecting our rights. Chapter Intro 1

Section 1: Duties and Responsibilities For government to be effective, citizens must fulfill their civic duties and responsibilities. As American citizens, we enjoy many rights under our system of government. Along with those rights, we also share many responsibilities. These responsibilities help protect our rights. Chapter Intro 2

Section 2: Citizens and the Community Citizen participation is essential to the foundation and preservation of the U.S. political system. Good citizenship does not depend on each of us doing only what we are required to do by law. The American ideal of citizenship has always stressed each citizen’s responsibility to participate in his or her community. Chapter Intro 2

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Guide to Reading Big Idea For government to be effective, citizens must fulfill their civic duties and responsibilities. Section 1-Main Idea

Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary responsibility duty draft tolerance Academic Vocabulary global income Section 1-Key Terms

In most states, children under the age of 16 have the legal duty to: What does the federal government collect taxes to pay for? Today, the military of the US is composed of (draftees? Volunteers?) Why do private citizens sometimes have better solutions to problems than government?

What do Senior Corps volunteers do? Voting in political elections is a (right? Obligation? Legal duty? Privilege?) What are a citizen’s legal duties? Is registering for military service a duty? Why is serving on a jury a legal duty?

The principle of “consent of the governed” is put into practice when citizens (pay taxes? Serve in court? Vote?) What do local communities do with the tax money they collect? What are the qualifications for voting?

Duties of Citizens Along with the rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution, citizens have responsibilities and duties. Duties required of citizens: Obey the law Pay taxes Defend the nation Serve in court Attend school Section 1

Civic Responsibilities Being a good citizen means more than just doing what is required by law. Responsibilities: Stay informed about government Vote Respect others’ rights and show tolerance Volunteer and be active in the community Section 1

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Guide to Reading Big Idea Citizen participation is essential to the foundation and preservation of the U.S. political system. Section 2-Main Idea

Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary bureaucracy welfare volunteerism Academic Vocabulary percent register domestic annual Section 2-Key Terms

People who travel around the world to help the poor probably see themselves as members of the ___ community. About how much does the typical American donate to charity annually? What president gave the inaugural address that inspired the creation of the Peace Corps?

Who founded the Children’s Defense Fund? Of the following, which is a charitable organization, rather than a national service program? (United Way, Senior Corps, Freedom Corps, Peace Corps)

What national service program’s purpose is to focus on “responding in case of crisis at home” What are some examples of volunteerism?

Citizen Involvement (cont.) Volunteers contribute to their communities and make them better places to live. Good citizens in a community: Share interests and concerns Help one another Address many pressing social needs Show concern about the welfare of others Section 2

Citizen Involvement (cont.) Government resources: Limited Run by large bureaucracies Section 2

Citizen Involvement (cont.) Volunteerism: Giving time through activities such as working at an animal shelter Giving money to charity Section 2

Volunteers in Action (cont.) People of all ages, including students, have many opportunities to contribute to society by volunteering, helping the community as well as individuals. Section 2

Volunteers in Action (cont.) Ways of volunteering: Charitable organizations Community service group at a school National service programs American Volunteers in Action Section 2

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Citizenship The combination of rights, responsibilities, and duties characterizes what it means to be a citizen of a free democratic society. As citizens, we are free to exercise our rights. In return, we are expected to fulfill certain duties and responsibilities. VS 1

Why Should I Participate? A key part of being a good citizen is taking an active and engaged role in your community. A well-planned project gives you opportunities to practice your rights and responsibilities as a citizen. You make a difference by participating. Your efforts are needed, valued, and respected. When you share your knowledge and skills to help others, you develop new skills and cultivate new knowledge. VS 2

Our Duties Duties are things we are required to do by law. One of the duties of all Americans is to obey the law. Americans have a duty to pay taxes. Another duty of citizenship is to defend the nation. VS 3

Our Responsibilities Responsibilities are things we should do. Civic responsibilities include: • being informed; • speaking up and voting; • respecting others’ rights; • respecting diversity; and • contributing to the common good. VS 4

Active Citizens • Participate in community service • Do their part to make their schools, communities, and the world a better place VS 5

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responsibility  an obligation that we fulfill voluntarily Vocab1

duty  things we are required to do Vocab2

draft  to create an outline Vocab3

tolerance  respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences Vocab4

global  relating to the entire world Vocab5

income  money received from labor, business, or property Vocab6

bureaucracy  complex systems with many departments, many rules, and many people in the chain of command Vocab7

welfare  the health, prosperity, and happiness of the members of a community Vocab8

volunteerism  the practice of offering your time and services to others without payment Vocab9

percent  a portion of 100 Vocab10

register  to record or enroll Vocab11

domestic  relating to or occurring in one’s own country Vocab12

annual  covering the periods of a year or occurring once a year Vocab13

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