Lesson 1 Explore 1

Explore 1
What are civic responsibilities?

Citizens should but may not always be aware of their civic responsibilities. There are diverse perspectives on the extent that citizens owe a responsibility to their community and to the people outside of their community. Are your responsibilities morally imposed or legislated by the laws of the country?

civic responsibilities: being accountable as a citizen to your community or country

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Read

Read the responsibility and rank list on page 384 in Perspectives on Globalization.

Read pages 377 to 395 in Perspectives on Globalization about perspectives on the civic responsibilities in a globalizing world.