Question

responsibilities, duties, and obligations of citizenship

1. determine central ideas theodore roosevelt said: \the first requisite of a good citizen in our republic is that he should be able and willing to pull his weight.\ what does this mean to a u.s. citizen?

democracy and the free enterprise system

1. use visual information look at the art that illustrates the concept of capitalism and the free enterprise system. the second pillar is labeled individual initiative. considering that the word initiative means \the energy and desire that is needed to do something,\ what do you think individual initiative means? according to the drawing, how does it relate to capitalism?

1. draw conclusions what is government’s role in the free enterprise system?

Explanation:

Question 4

Roosevelt’s quote emphasizes a citizen’s ability (skills, knowledge) and willingness (motivation) to “pull his weight.” In a republic, citizens must engage—fulfill duties, participate in governance, and support the community to ensure the system functions.

Question 5

The definition of “initiative” (energy/desire to act) + capitalism’s focus on private enterprise: Individuals with initiative start businesses, develop products, or invest, fueling the free enterprise system’s competition and innovation.

Question 6

In free enterprise, government balances market freedom with oversight: It prevents monopolies, protects workers/consumers, funds public services, and intervenes to correct market failures (e.g., recessions, externalities).

Answer:

A good U.S. citizen should contribute to society, fulfilling civic duties (e.g., voting, community service, obeying laws) and actively participating to support the republic.