One duty of a good citizen is __________

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for a duty of a good citizen. In Government (Civic Education), a citizen's duties are obligations every citizen owes the state and fellow citizens, such as obeying laws, paying taxes, voting, being loyal to one's own country, and respecting others' rights.

Step 2: Explain the concept Citizenship carries both rights and duties. Duties are the things every citizen is expected to do for peaceful living and national development. Common examples include:

• Obeying the laws of the land
• Paying taxes and levies
• Being loyal to one's country
• Respecting the rights, dignity and feelings of other people
• Participating in elections and community development
• Protecting public property

Step 3: Evaluate each option

• A. Building schools and hospitals: This is a function of the government (and sometimes of wealthy individuals or NGOs). It is not a general duty required of every citizen.
• B. Respect of the dignity and rights of others: This is a basic duty of all citizens. A good citizen must not infringe on the rights of others, and must treat others with respect. ✔
• C. Loyalty to other nations: Wrong. A citizen owes loyalty to their own country. Loyalty to other nations would be disloyalty, even treason.
• D. Defending a suspect: This is the role of a lawyer, or a right of the accused, not a general citizen's duty.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is B, respect of the dignity and rights of others.

Exam Tip: Where a question asks for a citizen's duty, look for options that apply to everyone and relate to the home country or other people's rights (obedience, taxes, loyalty, respect). Reject options describing government functions (like building schools and hospitals) or professional roles (like lawyers).