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1. What are responsibilities?2. What could happen if citizens fail to

perform some of the duties required by the government?

3. What are some of the duties that government requires its citizens to perform?

4. What happens to your tax money?5. What is a draft?

Please copy the questions (10). Please skip three lines per questions. Thanks.

Please copy the questions (10). Please skip three lines per questions. Thanks.

6. Who is required to register with the government for the draft

7. Why do most states require their students to attend school to at least the age of 16?

8. Why is staying informed a civic responsibility?

9. Why is voting such an important civic responsibility?

10.What is tolerance?

Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA

Discuss the importance of volunteer work

oNext Quiz – Chapter 1, Section 1 quiz – 8/29

oCh. 2 test will be on Wednesday, 9/4

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Outline – Democratic governments

GR 5-1

Compare and Contrast Duties and Responsibilities

A. Governmental Power1. In some countries, power is held by a small group or single

person called a _______________

2. ______ is a good example of a dictatorship

3. In the US, all citizens share in governing and being governed called a ________

B. Foundations of Democracy1. Democracy began in Ancient Greece in the city of _______2. _______ Democracy all citizens meet to debate and vote on

government matters3. __________ Democracy Citizens choose smaller groups to

represent them to make lawsC. United States

1. Oldest representative ________ in the world2. For more than _______ years, Americans have elected

Presidents, members of Congress & other officials3. Citizens express their _____ in person, over phone, email, etc

Duties versus Responsibilities

LEGAL DUTIES, PAGE 120 - 121Following the ____ is a citizens most important duty; order cannot be

maintained it we do not follow the law.

_____ pay for the government’s activities; pay taxes in several ways (income, sales, property)

Please copy the questions (5); Use the charts found on pages 122 and 129 to answer. Thanks.

1. Is paying taxes a duty or a responsibility? (page 122)

2. Which duty do you as a 7th grade student follow? (page 122)

3. Which age group has the highest percentage of people volunteering? (page 129)

4. In what year did 225 million people volunteer? (pg 129)

5. How can you help when you volunteer at an animal shelter? (page 129)

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Compare / Contrast Duties and Responsibilities

Quiz – Ch. 1, Sec 1

HWK – GR 5-1

LEGAL DUTIES, PAGE 120 - 121Following the ____ is a citizens most important duty; order cannot be

maintained it we do not follow the law.

_____ pay for the government’s activities; pay taxes in several ways (income, sales, property)

LEGAL DUTIES, PAGE 120 - 121Every _____must be

prepared to serve on a jury; must serve as

witness if called.

All men age 18 and up register for _____ to

defend our country; no draft since Vietnam War

(1974)

LEGAL DUTIES, PAGE 120 - 121Most states require

students to go to school to the age of _____; learn to think, form opinions, and

express views clearly

Please copy the questions (16).

1. A strong military is very important.2. Healthcare for everyone is important, even if I have to help pay for it.3. High taxes are okay because they help pay for roads, schools, social security, etc.4. A woman should be allowed to have an abortion.5. Gays and lesbians should be allowed to marry.6. People without jobs should receive money from the government, even if I have to help pay for it.7. Environmental protection is very important.8. The war in Iraq was the right decision.

Please copy the questions (16).

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9. Fighting terrorism is more important than fighting cancer.10. Marijuana should be legal.11. The government should have greater control over economic issues.12. The government should have greater control over moral issues (ie abortion, religion, sexuality, drugs).13. The government gives too much money to poor people.14. My country is more important than other countries in the EU.15. Immigrants should be allowed to live and work in my country.16. The death penalty is an acceptable form of punishment.

oLabor Day on Monday, no school!!!


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Compare / Contrast Duties and Responsibilities

Vocabulary Flashcards

HWK – Read pages 122 - 124

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES (122-23)

Responsibility to know what the ____ is doing;

read the newspaper, surf the net, watch the news

One of most important responsibility; elect

leaders, ____ on issues, consent of governed

Things we Should do

Calling up men aged18 and up for

militaryservice

Things thatWe must do

Respecting and accepting othersRegardless of their beleifs,

Practices or differences

Complex systems With many

Departments,Rules and people

In chain of command

The practice of Offering your

Time and servicesWithout pay

Group of peopleWho share the same

Interests and concerns

The health, Prosperity, and Happiness of A community

Pages 120-130

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES (122-23)

Practice tolerance; accept and respect others

regardless of beliefs, practices or differences

Responsible citizens care about others as well as

themselves; Volunteer and help your community

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