Because it is the 'Law of the Land'.
A duty that an American has is the duty to vote. Another one is jury duty.
A responsibility is an obligation that citizens fulfill voluntarily.
The jury system allows citizens to perform acts of civic duty. Civic duty is a responsibility expected from all members of society. It is an obligation to serve in return for receiving specific rights or protections.
their sense of political efficacy and civic duty.
Following the law and stoping at red lights to keep the other citizens safe
They don't have to because it is a civic responsibility not a civic duty for an American citizen
Registering with the Selective Service System is a civic duty required by U.S. law for 18-year-old male citizens. Failure to register can result in penalties such as loss of access to federal student loans and job training programs.
Any responsibility or duty was called a "munus". A civic duty would be a "munus civilis".
The reasons why citizens should serve on jury duty and vote in elections is because our government is a democracy, and citizens must play an active role in a democracy.
It is a citizens responsibility to live within the law, maintain their personal property in good repair and observe civility when dealing with others. It is a duty to serve on a jury, to vote, to report violations of law.
The most important civic duty of a citizen of ancient Greece or ancient Rome was to put the welfare of the state ahead of personal welfare or personal gain. The noblest actions were those which benefited the state.
Responsibility of citizens to contribute tax towards the development of our nation. Giving citizens the ability and duty to serve the nation.