civic responsibility
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The duties a person is expected to carry out as a member of a community, such as voting or obeying laws.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The teacher explained that voting is an important _____ in a democracy."
Answer: civic responsibility
In your own words, what does "civic responsibility" mean?
The duties a person is expected to carry out as a member of a community, such as voting or obeying laws.
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