US CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION

USA CITIZENSHIP TEST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between an OBLIGATION (duty) and a RESPONSIBILITY?
A
An obligation is something you should doA responsibility is something most people don’t do.
B
An obligation is something you have to doA responsibility is something you must do
C
An obligation is something you have to do or will get punishedA responsibility is something you should do
D
An obligation is something you should doA responsibility is something you have to do
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duty implies an obligation or moral commitment which an individual is expected to perform. Responsibility refers to the liability which is assumed or accepted by a person, as a part of his job role or position. What is it? Respect or obedience, for the work, rules, superiors or elders.

Detailed explanation-2: -The generally accepted meanings of these two above words are as follows: duty is an obligation that one has to fulfill and responsibility is the act of accepting and acting on a task that has been assigned to you. However, in English grammar, the words ‘duty’ and ‘responsibility’ are often used interchangeably.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duty is something we are obligated to do, while responsibility is something we voluntarily take upon ourselves. We have a duty to obey the law, but we may choose to take on responsibilities.

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