Rights & Duties of a Citizen

Unit One: Citizenship Notes

#1: Obey the laws

No stealing
No speeding No Murdering/Killing Do not drink and drive Etc.

#2: Pay your taxes

You Dont pay
You go to jail

#3:Defend the Nation #4:Serve in Court

Only Males
18 years old get letter in mail notifying that you have to sign something for the government that if the nation goes to war and needs troops that you would be drafted

Jury Duty
Testify

Selective Service Draft

#5 Go to School
Until 16 Years Old
After that you are eligible to drop out

State Law
Parents could be charged if you do not go to school for a long period of time have excessive absences