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US Motto. “ e pluribus unum ” is the Unites States motto . These Latin words mean “out of many , one” Why was this motto chosen? Because it represents one nation from the 13 colonies Where can you find this motto? The US seal, US coins . Responsibilities of a Citizen.
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US Motto • “e pluribus unum” is the Unites States motto. • These Latin words mean “out of many, one” • Why was this motto chosen?Because it represents one nation from the 13 colonies • Where can you find this motto?The US seal, US coins
Responsibilities of a Citizen • All citizens of the Unites States have responsibilities. • Some basic obligations of citizenship include: obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on jury when called, registering for selective services, and voting. • These are your duties as a citizen!
Rules and Laws • Laws have important purposes: to protect the rights of the people, to keep people safe, and to describe how people should behave. • Laws exist because no society could survive if people just did what they pleased without any concern for others. • Are their punishments for disobeying laws? Yes • What are some of them? Fines, jail time, life in prison. • Can laws change? Yes. These are made to protect you and other citizens.
Taxes • Local, state, and federal governments require citizens to pay money for public goods and services. • Taxes are necessary and helpful. • What are some things taxes pay for? Schools, libraries, highways, parks, to pay police officers, firefighters, congressmen, park rangers and teachers. • If you buy something are you paying taxes? Yes
Jury • The U.S. Constitution guarantees every person in the United States the right to a trial by jury. • With this right comes the responsibility to serve on jury when called. • If you serve jury duty, what do you do? Hear the evidence in the trial and decide whether the accused person is innocent or guilty.
Registering for selective service • All men are required to register with the Selective Service System when they reach the age of 18. • This gives the governments a list of men who can be drafted into the armed services in case there is a national emergency.
voting • All citizens should vote. • Each citizen should take the responsibility to know about the candidate they are voting for.
Responsibilities of a citizen • Pay taxes • Obey laws • Serve on jury when called • Register for selective services • Vote