Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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CHAPTER 2<br />
Citizenship<br />
Lesson 8<br />
duties oF a citizen<br />
For government to be effective, citizens must fulfill<br />
their civic duties. Citizens have a duty to obey laws,<br />
including by:<br />
➦ paying taxes<br />
➦ serving in the armed forces, if called<br />
➦ serving on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned<br />
Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences. Laws exist because<br />
no society could survive if people just did what they pleased without any concern for others.<br />
Punishments for breaking laws include fines, jail time, or even life in prison. The punishment<br />
depends on the crime. Citizens must also pay taxes to fund public goods and services like schools,<br />
libraries, and police. Those who do not pay taxes are breaking the law and face legal action.<br />
Assess Your Understanding<br />
Next to each law, write the reason for it:<br />
Law<br />
no driving under the<br />
influence of alcohol<br />
or drugs<br />
must be 18 to vote<br />
children must<br />
attend school<br />
Reason<br />
Correlates with CE.1 d, e, f; CE.3c<br />
Sample<br />
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~ This book is not reproducible. ~
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