3.11 - Responsibilities of Citizens

The student will explain the responsibilities of a good citizen, with emphasis on

a) respecting and protecting the rights and property of others;

b) taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions;

c) describing actions that can improve the school and community;

d) demonstrating self-discipline and self-reliance;

e) practicing honesty and trustworthiness; and

f) describing the purpose of rules.

• So that good citizens help communities and nations grow and be strong
  
• So that I can be successful in many different areas of my life
  
• So that I am responsible for my choices and decisions
  
• So that when I am honest, other people trust me because they know they can believe what I say
  
• So that in order for other people to respect me, I must first respect them
  

A good citizen has a variety of responsibilities that contribute to society as a whole.

Terms to know

• rules: Guidelines for how people should act or behave
  
• laws: Important rules written and carried out by government
  

Responsibilities of a good citizen

• Respecting and protecting the rights and property of others
  
• Taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions
  
• Describing actions that can improve the school and community
  
• Demonstrating self-discipline and self-reliance
  
• Practicing honesty and trustworthiness
  

The purpose of rules and laws is to keep people safe and maintain order.

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