Paying Taxes: Funding Our Communities and Country

Civic Duties, Rights, and Active Citizenship Today

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Describe why paying local, state, and federal taxes is an essential civic duty that funds public safety, schools, infrastructure, and parks.

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Civic Duties, Rights, and Active Citizenship Today

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Describe the essential civic duties and responsibilities of members of American society today, including voting, jury duty, community service, and public advocacy.

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5.3.6Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Describe the civic duties members of American society have today (for example, voting, holding public office, jury duty).