which is an example of a citizen's responsibility?
Lesson Summary. A civic duty is an action required by law for a citizen to perform. This is different than a civic responsibility, which is not mandatory by law, but is stressed as a socially good behavior to perform. Examples of civic duties include paying taxes, going to school, jury duty, serving as a witness in court, and selective service.
Civic duties are legally mandated responsibilities that all citizens are required to fulfill. Failure to fulfill these obligations could result in legal punishment. We'll look at some examples in American society.