D

Defend In order to defend the nation, a citizen

the
must swear allegiance to support and
Nation defend the U.S. Constitution and the
laws of the United States against all
enemies. !

For example, soldiers defend the

nation. All males between the ages
18-25 have to register for selective
service and if needed must help protect
our country. !

Obey
the
Law

Citizens and non-citizens are obligated

to obey the laws whether they agree
with them or not. Those who do not
obey the laws may be prosecuted for
their crimes. !

Laws are made at the federal level in

Congress which apply to the entire
country. Each state has its own
legislature and at the local level there
are lawmakers as well.

Taxes ! Taxes are used to support government

(Pay)
functions. If citizens fail to pay their
taxes they can be fined or even jailed.

Serve
on an
Jury

!
Soldiers defend the U.S.
Click to learn more about
the Selective Service
System.

Congress meets here to

make laws. Click to learn
how laws are made.

!
The IRS is the government
agency that collects taxes.
Click to learn the hows and
whys of taxes.

Citizens who are 18 years or older may

be called upon to serve on juries. The
sixth amendment of the U.S.
Constitution provides for a trial by jury
in most cases. Check out this sample
!
jury summons which citizens receive
Click to step into this
in the mail.
courthouse and see what it's
like to be a jury member.