What is civic responsibility?

• A. The right to free speech.
• B. The power to veto laws.
• C. The ability to run for public office.
• D. Obligations of citizens, such as voting, obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on juries.

Answer: (D)

Civic responsibility means the duties citizens have to support their community and government. The best choice lists obligations that help keep democracy functioning and society orderly: voting so leaders and policies reflect the people, obeying laws to maintain safety and order, paying taxes to fund public services like schools and roads, and serving on juries to ensure fair trials. These are actions expected of citizens, not rights or powers.

Other options describe things that aren’t duties. The right to free speech is a personal liberty you have, not a obligation you must perform. Veto power is authority held by government leaders, not a duty citizens owe. Running for public office is a voluntary opportunity to participate, not a required responsibility.