US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens
This site provides a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities of citizens. The subject of the page focuses on voting. Includes links to citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and more.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights?
Suppose the government does everything it can to protect people's rights. Is this enough? Will their rights be protected? Do we have any responsibility to protect not only our own rights, but each other's as well? This lesson looks at...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Responsibilities of Citizens
Citizens have certain responsibilities. Find out what they are!
US Department of Education
U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen
Help your child develop a strong character and become a responsible citizen through activities suggested in the booklet written by the U. S. Department of Education. The material is available online or as a downloadable PDF document.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: Civil Liberties and Responsibilities
Georgia Virtual Learning module on civic responsibility in the U.S. offers mult-media resources.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article Ii: Powers and Duties of the President
This resource provides the annotation on Section 2, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution., which outlines the President's responsibilities as Commander-in-Chief.
Other
Law School help.com: Torts: Duty
Here is a definition of "duty" followed by a reference to and description of the case Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. Learn about the "duty of one in imminent peril" as well as the "responsibility of one causing the perilous...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Responsibilities of Citizenship
Outline discusses the responsibilities and duties of citizenship that go along with the rights and freedoms expressed in the U.S. Constitution.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Responsibilities of Citizens
Intended for children grades 3-5, this site briefly describes the responsibilities of citizens.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 1: Civic Participation and Skills
Learning module with video tutorials, practice games and assessment on civic participation and skill prepare students for Ohio test in Social Studies.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Understanding Our Rights & Responsibilities
Scholastic presents a series of printable panels and a classroom activity in PDF format that highlight the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Citizen Student
A multi-part NPR program on the views of students about civic participation. Part 1 discusses Voting, Part 2 discusses "Bringing the First Amendment into the Classroom," and Part 3 talks about the strong messages teenagers have grown up...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Commemorating 9/11 and America's Civic Values
A lesson plan which breaks down the events of September 11, 2001, particularly drawing attention to the civic responsibilities the victims shared and used to fight back against the terrorism they were living through.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Artistic Director
This site offers a brief description, alternative titles, and the duties and responsibilities of an artistic director.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: A Rights vs. Responsibilities Game
Directions for a dominos game. The teacher, before class or with students' help, creates dominos depicting various occasions. Students identify the responsibilities they would have for each occasion. Then students can use the pieces to...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Civics: Suffrage
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which they examine how citizens can participate responsibly and effectively in American civic and political life to catalyze a successful democratic society.
iCivics
I Civics: For the President, All in a Day's Work
Students learn the primary responsibilities of the president and how those duties connect to the powers the Constitution grants to the Executive Branch.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: President of the United States
This is a comprehensive article on the presidency of the United States. Learn about the history of this office, its responsibilities and its powers.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Global Warming: What Should We Do About It?
Activity based resource for teachers in which students are involved in reading summaries, literature and scientific reports about Global Warming, formulating a response on how to approach Global Warming, then taking part in a mock Global...
Other
Berkman Center for Internet & Society: Confronting Online Challenges
Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...
Other
National Funeral Directors Association: Trends and Statistics
These statistics provide a brief look at funeral costs, yearly numbers, and death rate, all useful information to consider when thinking about a career in funeral services.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Trial by Jury: You Decide!
Learn about trial by jury in this tutorial where you exercise your responsibility as a citizen by serving on a jury and deciding on a case. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Daily Life Women's Life
This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.
Other
The Panama Registry: The Panama Maritime Authority
This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.