Question

Which examples describe actions that fulfill civic responsibilities, not civic duties? Check all that apply.

a. registering for the draft
b. voting in an election
c. serving on a jury
d. volunteering at a school
e. helping clean up a neighborhood

Answer 1

2 -voting in an election
4 -volunteering at a school
5 -helping clean up a neighboorhood

Answer 2

The correct answers are B) voting in an election, D) volunteering at school, and E) helping clean up a neighborhood.

The examples that describe actions that fulfill civic responsibilities, not civic duties are voting in an election, volunteering at school, and helping clean up a neighborhood.

In the United States, a civic duty is an action that is required by law, U.S. citizen must do it. On the other hand, civic responsibility is an action that it is not enforced by law but it is suggested to do it to help others or help the city or town. Among the civic duties are serving on jury duty, paying taxes, and sign up for the selective service if you are an 18 years-old man. Among civic responsibilities are participating in social government campaigns, voting on elections, and support the welfare of the community.