Sixth Grade
Worksheets
What Makes You a Good Citizen?
A citizen is a legal member of a country. But does just living there make him a good citizen? What are the characteristics of a good citizen?
U.S. citizens enjoy many rights and privileges. The Constitution gives us the right to speak freely. We can also worship in any way we want to or choose to not worship at all. We can run for public office. The government can't control the press. Our leaders are chosen by the people. These are just some of the many benefits of being a U.S. citizen.
But citizens also have many responsibilities. Some of these are written in the laws. Citizens have to pay taxes. These include property tax, income tax, and sales tax, to name a few. Citizens must also serve on a jury if they are called. Men have to register for the draft and serve in the military if they are needed.
What else can you do in order to be a good citizen? You can start by obeying the laws. Laws are written to protect people's rights. Can you imagine what would it be like if there were no laws? People could hurt others whenever they wanted to. It is important to follow the laws. If you break a law, you will have to suffer a punishment.
