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Citizenship Responsibilities. By : Adesh and David. Voting. This is important because this opportunity that comes once in a while and if you don’t vote, your point of view or voice wont be heard. On Election Days -Vote for people and issues in your government. Obeying Laws.
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Citizenship Responsibilities By: Adesh and David
Voting • This is important because this opportunity that comes once in a while and if you don’t vote, your point of view or voice wont be heard. • On Election Days-Vote for people and issues in your government.
Obeying Laws • This is important because you can keep people and the environment safe. • Ways to keep people and the environment safe: • Following all traffic laws like go speed limits. • No littering • No drunk diving/smoking in public places
Respecting the Rights of Others • This example is just like: “Treat others how you want to be treated.” • Accept others differences of religion like don’t make fun of someone else skin colors • If someone else like privacy, don’t bother it/them.
Being Informed about Current Issues • It is important because you need to know what is going on in your local community • Ways to know what is going on: • Watch the news on T.V. • Read the newspaper • Look online
Paying Taxes {Parents pay} • Paying taxes help support- government services. • The types of taxes are: • Income taxes. • Property taxes • Sales taxes