Explore and discover actions to take and be of service in government. Participation in elections is one way citizens can make their government responsive and accountable to the people. Citizenship is the legal relationship between citizens and their government and country. Citizens owe their government loyalty, support, and service. The government owes the citizens the protection of constitutionally guaranteed rights to life, liberty, property, and equal justice under law.
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