Civic Responsibilities: Voting, Jury Duty, and Obeying Laws

Citizenship, Rights, and Civic Participation

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Distinguish between mandatory civic duties (paying taxes, jury duty, obeying laws) and voluntary civic responsibilities (voting, volunteering).

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Citizenship, Rights, and Civic Participation

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

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Analyze the Bill of Rights, the constitutional rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and ways to participate constructively in a democratic society.

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SS.5.4.1Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Construct an understanding of the foundations, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States.