Which term describes the obligation to participate in civic life and support community welfare, not legally mandated?

• A. Common good
• B. Obligation
• C. Responsibility
• D. Selective service

Answer: (C)

Civic responsibility is the voluntary duty to participate in public life and support the community’s welfare. It fits because it highlights actions we choose to take—like voting, volunteering, helping neighbors, and contributing to community groups—that aren’t compelled by law. The common good is the outcome our collective efforts aim for, not the personal obligation itself. Obligation is a broad term for a duty, which can be legal or moral, but it doesn’t specifically capture the voluntary, active participation that civic responsibility describes. Selective service is a legal requirement, so it isn’t the right fit for describing a voluntary civic duty.