Citizens'
Rights and Responsibilities
Citizens of the U.S.
have the opportunity and the responsibility to participate in their
government. This process of self-government insures that power will
always remain where it belongs - with the people.
Voting
Jury Duty
Community Participation
VOTING
The most important right
citizens have is the right to vote. By voting, the people have a
voice in the government. The League of Women Voters' position
on a Citizen's Right to Vote is to protect the right of all citizens
to vote and encourage all citizens to vote.
The League of
Women Voters believes that democratic government depends upon the
informed and active participation of its citizens at all levels
of government.
Read more about voting
and elections
JURY DUTY
The government
may call upon citizens to serve on a jury. Read
more about serving on
a jury.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Some ways in which citizens
can help govern their community are by:
- Nominating candidates
to run for public office
- Communicating with
elected officials
to let them know where you stand
- Voting in all elections
- Holding public office
at the local, state or national level. Learn more about becoming
a candidate for public office.
- Joining
and/or volunteering
with community organizations
- Participating in
town meetings, public hearings and community projects
Portions of this material
were adapted from http://bensguide.gpo.gov/index.html
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