Every person has responsibilities having to do with his or her private life. People have to help take care of themselves and their families. They fulfill these responsibilities in many ways. Americans also have civic responsibilities. These are the things people must do in order to help support their community and their government. Our system of government depends on the active involvement and participation of people in a number of tasks. For example, because ours is a government of, for, and by the people, citizens must run for office, and others must participate in elections. Where both of these types of responsibilities meet, a better community can be formed. Some examples of both types of responsibilities working for society is: speaking out on beliefs, cooperating with others, seeking compromise in conflict, and volunteering time and resources towards our community. All of these things will bring about a positive change in society.