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Mission Brief #16

🎯 Your mission

Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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Honesty is a civic virtue. Leaders trust citizens to follow the law, and citizens trust leaders to tell the truth. Communities work better when honesty guides public life.

Key facts

Remember these

1Citizens can vote at age 18.
2Rights come with responsibilities.
3Volunteering strengthens communities.

Then & Now

🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.

Question 1 of 2

What is one responsibility of a good citizen?

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Question 2 of 2

At what age can U.S. citizens vote?

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