What Are Current Events?

Mission Brief #1

🎯 Your mission

Find the connection between here and somewhere far away.

⚡ The twist

The news only shows you one slice of the world at a time.

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Citizenship means being a member of a community, state, and country. Citizens have both rights and responsibilities. Good citizens follow laws, vote, volunteer, and treat others with respect.

Key facts

Remember these

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

Then & Now

🌐 This is on the news right now somewhere on Earth.

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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