Table of Contents Cover Title Page Chapter 1 Civic Duty and Civic Responsibility Chapter 2 Civic Responsibility in Action Chapter 3 Civic Responsibility Champions Chapter 4 What Can You Do Glossary Critical Thinking Questions Read More Internet Sites Index Copyright Back Cover
Chapter 1 Civic Duty and Civic Responsibility What do supporting a candidate who is running for mayor protesting a policy you don’t agree with and voting in the next presidential election all have in common These are ways that citizens can get involved in local and federal government Participating in our government is an important part of living in a democracy In democracies the people elect officials such as mayors governors senators and the president Officials are expected to make laws and govern in ways that benefit the people they represent People can get involved in government in different ways One way is to perform your civic duty Civic duties are things that people have to do such as paying taxes and obeying the
HELP DONATE laws If you don’t perform your civic duties you could face punishments such as fines or criminal charges FACT A democracy is not the only form of government In some countries people are not permitted to speak out against or question their leaders Often they are not able to vote for their leaders If they can vote there may only be one candidate Another way to get involved is to perform your civic responsibility Civic responsibilities are actions that you choose to do but are not required to do Voting in an election protesting or boycotting a business and running for city council are all examples of civic responsibilities
HUMAN RIGHTS NO TO VIOLENCE FACT Civic responsibility is also called civic engagement What’s the Difference It can be hard to tell the difference between civic duties and civic responsibilities Duties are required Responsibilities are voluntary Civic Duties serving on a jury paying your taxes obeying the police and other law enforcement officers
