What Are Some Of The Responsibilities Of A U.S. Citizen?

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What Are Some Of The Responsibilities Of A U.S. Citizen?

Some of the responsibilities of a U.S. citizen include:

Participate in jury duty or armed forces if called upon;
Pay taxes;
Respect the rights of others;
Obey the law.

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