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Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities
1.2
Rights of Citizens
The right to vote and hold public
office
The right to say what you think in
speech and writing
The right to practice your own religion
The right to have a fair
trial
Rights of Citizens• The right to vote and hold public office• The right say what you think in speech or in writing• The right to practice your own religion• The right to have a fair trial
• These rights are guaranteed to us by our Constitution
• Every citizen has these rights, not just you
Duties of
Citizens
Obeying the laws
Defending the Nation
Serving on a jury or as a
witness
Paying taxes
Attending school
Duties of Citizens• Obeying the laws (WHY?)–Protect people–Protect property–Protect rights• List one example from school for each of
these categories• List one example from Florida for each of
these categories• List one example from the U.S. for each of
these categories
Duties of Citizens• Rule of law–All citizens are subject to the law
EQUALLY– Laws are public
Why is this important?
Duties of Citizens• Defending the Nation– When you are 18 you may join one of the branches of
military service– Boys must register with the selective service in case we
ever have to have a draft
– There are other ways to protect our democracy• Fight for people’s rights• Be of service to people (see page 14)• Be a role model of citizenship• Educate people on citizenship
Duties of Citizens• Serving on a jury– Everyone has the right to a fair trial–Guilt must beyond a reasonable doubt–Decision is decided by a
jury of peers (ordinary citizens)
Duties of Citizens• Serving as a Witness–Used in both criminal and civil court–Have information that may help the jury decide
the case
–Both juries and witnesses are vital to the rights of all citizens
Duties of Citizens• Paying taxes– We may not like them or how much they are, but we
have to pay them– They are part of the cost of democracy
• Attending school– Preparing to do your duties as a citizen– Knowledge, skills, and experiences carry out your office
as citizen
– If the president should be qualified for his office shouldn’t you?
Responsibilities of Citizens
Working toward the common good
VOTING
Holding government
office
Participating in Elections*
Influencing government
Serving the community
Responsibilities of Citizens• Working toward the common good– Protect the rights of all citizens
How can 7th graders do this?
• Voting– It is more than just the presidency, and other offices,
but other laws and community issues– Vote wisely– Separate fact from opinion
• Holding Government Office– Some people take on this added responsibility– From the President all the way down to local school
boards– Some are elected and some are appointed like judges
and the president’s advisors
• Participating in Elections– For a candidate – For a party– For the election itself
The Church does not endorse any
candidate or party
Responsibilities of Citizens
• Influencing Government– Let our leaders know how you feel– You don’t have to be eighteen
Right T.K.
• Serving your community– Help those who need it– Listen with respect to those who disagree with you– Do what needs to be done in our community
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Responsibilities of Citizens
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