Social Sciences, asked by vijag5557, 1 year ago

What does our society expect from a citizen

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Answered by Abishekk7
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This question makes it sound as though you are expected to know ten particular duties that a citizen has in a democracy, a list perhaps from a textbook. Since we have no way of knowing what that textbook and list might be, I will list the duties that I think should be expected of a citizen in a democracy. I am basing my response on a presumption that we are speaking of a constitutional democracy.


First, a citizen in a democracy should have the duty to vote. If it were up to me, voting would be a requirement. What is wonderful about a democracy is that we choose who will represent us. There is no point to a democracy in which we do not participate.


Second, a citizen in a democracy should have an obligation to understand the powers and duties of the government, generally set forth in a constitution. If we do not know this, the government that does not act properly has no checks upon it and can avoid carrying out its duties.


Third, a citizen in a democracy should have the responsibility of knowing his or her rights, which are also generally set forth in a constitution. If we do not know what our rights are, they are meaningless.

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