Civic Duties and Responsibilities: Engaging Citizens for a Better Community

1. 3c/d/e Table of Contents P1. Vocabulary P2. Notes P3. Vocabulary Activity P4. Guided Reading

2. Vocabulary • 1. Laws-a rule of conduct agreed upon by a higher authority. • 2. Taxes- contribution given to support government and required persons. • 3. League of Women Voters- a democratic institution in which women try to get people to vote. • 4. Civic Duty- duties that each citizen is required to due by law. • 5. Civic Responsibility- responsibilities which are fulfilled voluntarily.

3. Notes 3 c • Duties of citizens • Obey laws • Pay taxes • Serve in the armed forces, if called • Serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned • Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences.

4. Notes 3 d • Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary. • Responsibilities of citizens • Register and vote • Hold elective office • Communicate with government officials to influence government actions • Serve in voluntary, appointed government positions • Participate in political campaigns. • Keep informed regarding current issues • Respect others’ right to an equal voice in government

5. Notes 3e • Ways for citizens to participate in community service • Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g., League of Women Voters). • Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g., as related to environment, public health and safety, education). Help to make the community a good place to work and live (e.g., by becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes).

6. Vocabulary Act. use pgs 51-53 • 1. List 4 Civic Duties. • 2. Criminal ___ are intended to prevent people from harming each other or each others property. • 3. We must pay ____. • 4. Federal, ____ and local governments raise revenues to cover the expenses of hospitals and schools. • 5. Participating in the civic life of our communities benefits our fellow _____. • 6. Parents can give their time to the local ___ and help raise money for items that will improve their children's schools. • 7. Candidates who seek election usually feel strongly about a particular _______. • 8. Citizens need to let their government officials know about the issues that _____them. • 9. Civic participation improves the quality of ___ for the whole community. • 10. Civic participation gives volunteers the _____ of helping others and serving the public good.

7. Guided Reading • Read and Answer Questions on pgs. 29-38 in Blue Coachbook.