Social Studies chapter 5 section 1

Three duties of the U.S citizens

Citizens of the U.S. can participate in their government. This process insures that power will always remain where it belongs - with the people. The most important right citizens have is the right to vote. By voting, the people have a voice in the government. The people decide who will represent them in the government. Before voting in an election, each citizen should be well informed about the issues and candidates. The government may call upon citizens to serve on a jury. The members of the jury need to decide the case in as fair a way as they can. Every person is expected to obey the laws of the community, state and country in which he or she lives. All Americans are expected to respect the rights of others. All persons living in the U.S. are expected to pay the income taxes and other taxes honestly and on time

Why is it important to respect the rights of others?

It is very important to respect others so that others can also respect you. Looking at this issue from a legal aspect,in my country's constitution,it states there that we should respect human feelings because every has legal right to the way he sees things.

responsibility

an obligation or duty for which a person is held accountable

duty

the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force

Why are the U.S citizens responsibilities so important to our democratic system?

•Support and defend the Constitution. •Stay informed of the issues affecting your community. •Participate in the democratic process. •Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. •Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others. •Participate in your local community. •Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities. •Serve on a jury when called upon. •Defend the country if the need should arise. All lead to a peaceful nation