Citizen's Rights and Responsibilities
What is the difference between obligations and responsibilities?
Obligations are things citizens must do
Responsibilities are things a citizen can do for the good of society
The governor of NJ is elected every ____ years?
four
The Legislative and Executive are responsible for what?
What is Citizenship in Action?
Participating in a community or society to promote positive changes and talk about issues that the public has.
Can you skip jury duty without a good cause?
No
The lower house of our country's government is the House of Representatives so the lower house of NJ's government is the _______?
General Assembly
Mayor
Name at least 3 ways you can be involved in citizenship.
Volunteer for a cause.
Write letters to elected officials.
Vote in all elections.
Protect the environment.
Respectfully discuss issues with others.
Support local businesses.
Name three places where jury duty can be served in NJ?
Trenton, Newark and Camden
The chief law enforcement officer of the state is appointed by the ____, confirmed by the _____,
Governor, Senate
Does the local government's judicial structure go under the state's judicial structure?
Name at least 3 key points of citizenship in action
Be active in civic life.
Make decisions and taking actions based on logic and the good of the community
Contribute to a better society and community.
Promote equality, fairness, and respect for the laws.
Taking ownership of your actions and hold yourself and others accountable for their actions.
Male citizens and legal immigrants upon the age of 18 must register for ____?
Selective Service (Military Service).
How many members does the General Assembly have?
Does the NJ government need a balanced budget?
Does the NJ Executive develop the state's budget?
80 members, yes, yes
Can the head of the executive branch (mayor) have a cabinet or other political staff with him
yes
Why should you talk about your political standpoint with others respectfully even though other people may not agree with you.
Answers vary. Example Answer: It shows your activeness in citizenship and it gets you involved in your community.
Name 4 responsibilities a citizen has?
Vote in all elections, Take part in your community to make it a safer and better place, Communicating with officials and politicians to have your voice heard, Volunteer to help a cause.
Does the Judicial Branch interpret laws?
What is the highest court in the state?
What does the highest court in the state consist of what members?
Supreme Court Justices and Superior Court Judges serve initial _____ year terms?
Yes, Supreme Court, Consists of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices, 7 year
2 examples of the services the local government is responsible for providing for.
Fire and Police department
Why is Citizenship in Action important?
Answers vary, decide if acceptable or not.