Question 4 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC
Answer:
Duties are obligations that citizens must fulfill under penalty of law. These penalties and consequences come in many forms, commensurate with the offense. For example, someone who is found littering will receive a fine to discourage such behavior in the future. Consequences for more serious crimes such as violent assaults or murder can range from prison time to the death penalty. If one attempts to skirt their financial duties (example: tax evasion), such crimes can also result in jail time.