Which statement describes a responsibility of good citizens and a way they participate in a democracy?

• A. Obey laws, vote, pay taxes, serve on juries; participate by voting, volunteering, attending public meetings, expressing opinions.
• B. Obey laws, ignore taxes, do not vote, avoid juries.
• C. Respect laws but never vote.
• D. Refuse to participate in public life.

Answer: (A)

Being a good citizen involves taking responsibility for the community and engaging in the democratic process. The statement that includes obeying laws, paying taxes, voting, and serving on juries covers key duties, and it also expands to participating by volunteering, attending public meetings, and expressing opinions. These actions show commitment to how government works and how people shape decisions that affect everyone.

The other options lean away from civic duties or participation—suggesting ignoring taxes, not voting, avoiding juries, or staying out of public life—so they don’t describe how responsible citizens act in a democracy.