Using complete sentences, describe what it means to be a citizen.
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Citizen - Definition and Duties
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A citizen is :
- An inhabitant of a city or town
- Especially : the individual who is entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman of a state
- A member of a state
- A native or naturalized one that owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it
- Citizen means an individual owing to the allegiance of the protection of the state and maintenance of a sovereign state. Citizen is preferred for one owing to the allegiance to a state within which the sovereign power of the state or country is retained by the people and sharing within the political rights of these people.
Mandatory Duties of Citizens
- Obeying the law. Every citizen must obey federal, state and native laws, and pay the penalties which will be incurred when a law is broken.
- Paying taxes.
- Serving on a jury when summoned.
- Registering with the Selective Service.
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