Why do we pay taxes

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Why do we pay taxes?
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Why do we pay taxes?

• The taxes we pay help the federal, state, and
  local governments operate and provide services.

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What are some personal traits of good citizens?
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Personal traits of good citizens

• Trustworthiness honesty
• Courtesy respect for the rights of others
• Responsibility, accountability, self-reliance
• Respect for the law
• Patriotism

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Name five first amendment freedoms.
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Five 1st Amendment Freedoms

• Speech
• Religion
• Press
• Assembly
• Petition

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Which fundamental political principle states that
the people are the source of any and all
governmental power?
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• The fundamental political principle that states
  that the people are the source of any and all
  governmental power is CONSENT of the GOVERNED.

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Which fundamental political principle states that
the people elect public office-holders to make
laws and conduct government on their behalf?
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• The fundamental political principle that states
  that the people elect public office-holders to
  make laws and conduct government on their behalf
  is REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT.