Lesson 7 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareHow to Be an Informed Citizen
Paying taxes is a civic responsibility.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Paying taxes is a civic responsibility. Tax money funds roads, schools, firefighters, and police. Without taxes, communities could not provide the services people depend on every day.
Key Facts
The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892.
Jury duty is a civic responsibility.
Citizens can vote at age 18.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2At what age can U.S. citizens vote?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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