USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a duty that United States citizens over the age of 18 are usually required by law to perform?
A
Serve on a jury
B
Vote in an election
C
Belong to a political party
D
Run for political office
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A civic duty is an action required by law for a citizen to perform. One civic duty is to serve in the military if drafted by the United States. Because Ali refused to be drafted, he was arrested for not fulfilling his civic duty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jury duty is your duty as an American to serve as a juror during a court proceeding. When you serve on a jury, you’re ensuring the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial and an impartial jury. 1. If you are called for jury duty, you must appear before the court or risk being held in contempt of court.

Detailed explanation-3: -The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed by the United States Constitution and the Georgia Constitution. Jury service is one the highest duties of American citizenship. In order to assure this right is afforded to all individuals, it is necessary for people in the community to be summoned to serve as jurors.

Detailed explanation-4: -But fundamental difference between Jury System and judge system is : Jury System depends on a few randomly chosen citizens from ENTIRE population, and DIFFERENT Jurors are used for different cases; WHILE judge system uses same appointed individuals for almost all cases that would come.

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