Question

question 10 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
(03.02r lc)

what is civic duty?

responsibilities of citizens that are optional
a communitys expectations of its citizens
responsibilities of citizens that are required by law
a communitys requests of its citizens to participate

Explanation:

Define civic duty

Using the Civic Duty knowledge point, a civic duty is an action that a citizen is legally required to perform, such as paying taxes or serving on a jury.

Contrast with civic responsibility

Using the Civic Responsibility knowledge point, civic responsibilities are voluntary actions that citizens should do to contribute to society, such as voting or volunteering, but are not mandated by law.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: "Responsibilities of citizens that are optional" describes voluntary actions (civic responsibilities).
• Option 2: "A community's expectations of its citizens" describes social expectations rather than legal obligations.
• Option 3: "Responsibilities of citizens that are required by law" correctly defines civic duties.
• Option 4: "A community's requests of its citizens to participate" describes voluntary civic engagement.

Answer:

• Responsibilities of citizens that are optional
• A community's expectations of its citizens
• Responsibilities of citizens that are required by law (Correct answer)
• A community's requests of its citizens to participate