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Chapter 5 Notes The Citizen and the Community

Chapter 5 Notes The Citizen and the Community. Responsibilities: things we should do (obligations we fulfill voluntarily) Duties: things we must do Certain duties are required by the government (national, state, local) Not performing the duties result in penalties (fines and jail).

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Chapter 5 Notes The Citizen and the Community

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  1. Chapter 5 NotesThe Citizen and the Community

  2. Responsibilities: things we should do (obligations we fulfill voluntarily) • Duties: things we must do • Certain duties are required by the government (national, state, local) • Not performing the duties result in penalties (fines and jail)

  3. Required Legal Duties of Americans • Obey Laws: help people get along • prevent accidents • use resources fairly • maintain order • protect health, safety, and property

  4. Pay Taxes: pay for government activities • pay employees • maintain armed forces • help needy • hire police officers & firefighters • pave roads and maintain prisons • Tax Collection: (the way we pay taxes): • state & federal income tax (% of money earned0 • sales tax—state and local (paid when you buy goods or services) • property tax- amount paid based on the value of your land, vehicle, etc

  5. Defend the Nation: • draft- government calls up men for military service • All men aged 18-25 are required to register with the government in case the country needs men for military service. • No draft since Vietnam War • America’s military is voluntary • BUT the government has the power to use the draft as needed. • Serve in Court: jury service testify as a witness

  6. Attend school: in most states young people have to attend school until age 16 benefits you and the government

  7. Civic Responsibilities: • Speak up and vote: contact your representatives • join a political party or group/club • vote—give consent • Respect others rights: individuals • public property • property of others • Respect Diversity: • tolerance- respecting and accepting others regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences. • Treating others with respect • U.S. has strength in its diversity

  8. Contribute to the Common Good: • Give time, money, and effort to improve community life • Communities and governments need participation

  9. National service organizations: • Peace Corps: launched by the government to help people in the poorest corners of the world • Americorps: volunteers work through local and national organizations to help in situations like Katrina. (Red Cross, etc) • Senior Corps: volunteer opportunities for those 55 and older ( Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, Retired Senior and Volunteer Program.

  10. HOW CAN YOU VOLUNTEER, AND WHY SHOULD YOU??? SEE P. 129

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