I Want To Be An American Citizen Essay

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As an American citizen, who is on the cusp of being recognized as a legal adult, it is not just my responsibility but my duty to fulfill and promote the American ideals that our forefathers founded this great country on. These ideals include obeying all American laws and raising a generation that also follow the laws. I will continue my spirit of volunteerism that began in ninth grade and lasts a lifetime. I will also ensure that the American principles of democracy, love of the fellow man, and respecting the fact that all people regardless of race, religion or nationality were born equal. The obligation to respect the law set by the states and government falls under as one of my responsibilities as an adult. I understand that it is my job to pay taxes and not live off the hard work of others. As of right now, I am currently supported by my mother but when as soon as I branch off into adulthood I firmly intend to repay her for everything she’s done for me. I also will teach other generations to preserve what is great about this nation, so future children can grow up in an America that is still extraordinary. In fact, I already set an example to other’s as the Battalion Commander of …show more content…

Voting, serving in a jury, and having a career are all different ways to help the nation. Despite not being able to vote, I still maintain my responsibility to be an informed voter and remain knowledgeable of the political issues happening inside and outside of the country. By putting in my service through volunteer work, I still am helping the nation. As a volunteer at Memorial South Hospital, I worked with the patients by helping them with any medical needs and assisted the nurses with paperwork. Even in college, I still intend to help by volunteering because I know how much it helps other people. It is an important duty to participate in civic service on behalf of the United

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