How to Be an Informed Citizen

Mission Brief #71

🎯 Your mission

Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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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

Remember these

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

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

What is one responsibility of a good citizen?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

At what age can U.S. citizens vote?

How sure?😐 maybe

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👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”

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