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Our country is growing more
polarized.
We are increasingly
divided in our beliefs,
disillusioned with our politics, and
distrustful of each other.
As we approach America's 250th anniversary, it is important to remember the civic responsibilities we all share.
We asked 5,000 Americans from all 50 states: What are our civic responsibilities as Americans?
civic responsibilities
noun phrase
Behaviors people are expected to perform as upstanding members of our national community.
Some answers we expected
Honoring the Constitution
Practicing freedom of speech
Obeying the law
Paying your taxes
Serving on a jury
Voting
Others surprised us
Tolerating differences
Protecting the environment
Helping one's community
Caring for future generations
Making one's voice heard
Being grateful for your opportunities

What percent of Americans do you think view “defending freedom” as a civic responsibility?

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Yet despite these differences, 93% of Americans agree on one thing…
“ ”
Now more than ever, it is important to
honor our civic responsibilities.
0%
agree
Obeying the lawFollowing the ConstitutionPaying your taxesDefending freedomVotingReporting for jury dutyPracticing freedom of speechHonoring the flagFighting for people’s rightsSupporting democracyProtecting the environmentSupporting equalityHelping your communityRespecting people's differencesCaring for future generationsSupporting your familyBeing grateful for your opportunitiesBeing patrioticLoving AmericaDoing community serviceProtesting unfairnessMaking your voice heardWorking hardConnecting across differencesStaying informed of current eventsBeing self-reliantMaking the most of your opportunitiesWelcoming refugeesJoining the militaryDonating to charity
0%25%50%75%100%% selecting behavior as civic responsibility
Margin of error = 1% (larger for subgroups)

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