Name one responsibility of a Tennessee citizen.

• A. Drafting the state constitution.
• B. Serving as mayor.
• C. Voting in elections.
• D. Paying all state taxes.

Answer: (C)

Voting in elections is a key way a Tennessee citizen participates in their government. By casting a ballot, you help choose leaders, determine policies, and hold public officials accountable, which shapes laws and everyday life in the state. This active participation is the most direct expression of citizen responsibility, reinforcing a government that reflects the will of the people. Other items involve roles or obligations that aren’t everyday civic duties for all residents: drafting the state constitution is handled by lawmakers or a constitutional process, serving as mayor is an elected position you run for, and paying taxes is a legal requirement rather than a direct act of civic participation.