Mandatory, but easily avoided.
Pay your taxes in a timely manner and serve jury duty. Males must register for the draft at age 18.
Serving on a jury !
Yes, and it is a privilege to get such an education by being seated on a jury.
The three duties of a citizen are Jury Duty Obeying Laws Paying Taxes
Yes, resident aliens are typically required to serve jury duty in the United States, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria set by the state or federal court. Failure to appear for jury duty can result in penalties.
In some countries voting is mandatory and there are legal punishments for failing to vote. In the US voting is voluntary.
About 10,105 people are summoned each day.
The age limit for jury duty varies by jurisdiction, but typically individuals over the age of 70 or 75 may be exempt or have the option to decline jury service. Check with your local court system for specific age requirements.
The decision on whether a Dining-In is voluntary or mandatory typically rests with the unit commander, including the U.S. force commander. While such events are often encouraged for camaraderie and tradition, the commander may designate attendance as mandatory for specific reasons, such as fostering unit cohesion or honoring military customs. Ultimately, the specific directive will depend on the commander’s intent and the context of the event.
Any adult citizen. They are usually randomly selected off of the driver's license or voter registration rolls in most states.
noAdded: (in the US) members of certain religions, who conscientiously object to sitting in judgment on others, or those suffering from physical disabilities, etc, can be excused from jury duty. However, EVERYONE, even if they believe that they have a valid reason to be excused from serving, must present it to the court for approval. Only the court can excuse you. Plain out--and-out refusal to report for jury duty is not an excuse.
Every state has its own laws regarding whether a felon can serve on jury duty. Of course, they cannot serve on jury duty if they are incarcerated, and in most states in serving probation or other supervision. However, in many states, felons may not serve on jury duty unless they have had their civil rights restored. The requirements are the same for civil cases as for criminal cases.