Civics_Ch9_web-community

=**Citizenship in the Community**=

Look at the picture of a typical community to answer the following:
 * (1)** Based on the picture below, why is government necessary for communties (what does government set up)? **(2)** How do each benefit the community? **(3)** How can you be involved in any of these aspects of community?

Our Founding Fathers viewed religion as a duty of all citizens. **(4)** How does the church play an important role in a community? **(5)** Do you agree with the Founding Fathers that going to church is a duty since we have "natural rights?"

Good citizenship can also include charity, which is freely helping those with a need. Wilmington, Ohio is a town of 12,000 people. When the company DHL left the city 9,500 people lost their jobs. Obviously, that is very significant in such a small town. The city seemed to be in major trouble of ceasing to exist. However, they refused to take any government money and would get by on their own. The families in Wilmington pitched in to help each other by helping with home and business repairs, cooking meals for each other, and they would rely on God and would pray, which was evident in the 34 churches that exist in Wilmington. In some of the worst conditions, this town found the best in themselves. As a result, the town is reviving with small businesses and residents who decided to rely on God and rely on themselves rather than government handouts. **(6)** What important lesson can we all learn from the residents of Wilmington? **(7)** Why is recovery better with citizens working together and with charities rather than government handouts?

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