What term describes people who have duties and rights in a community?

• A. Citizen
• B. Resident
• C. Immigrant
• D. Governor

Answer: (A)

Being a citizen means you’re part of a political community with specific rights and responsibilities. Citizens have the right to participate in government, such as voting and running for office, and protections under the law. They also have duties like obeying laws, paying taxes, and serving on juries when called. This combination—both rights and duties—defines what it means to belong to a country or community. A resident is someone who lives there but doesn’t automatically have full political rights. An immigrant is someone who moves to a new country. A governor is a leader in government, not the general term for people who share rights and duties. So, the term that describes people who have duties and rights in a community is citizen.