being recognized as citizens of a country also means obligations

Examples;

  • SG: Males have to serve NS
    • Under enlistment act introduced in 1967 18 year old male citizens are required to serve NS
    • following completion of full time NS they will be required to serve up to 40 days of operationally ready national service per year until they are about 40-50
  • Voting as well
  • In US: there is jury duty

While having legal status grants citizens their constitutional rights they also need to excersise their rights responsibly