chapter 3.2. describe the rights of american citizens list and explain the duties of citizens ...
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- Chapter 3.2
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- Describe the rights of American citizens List and explain the duties of citizens Define some of the responsibilities of citizenship
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- Jury of Peers Witnesses Common Good Candidate
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- What is the difference between a right and a duty?
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- Right to Vote and to hold elected office Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Right to a fair trial Right to be protected by your government when in other countries
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- Obeying the laws Defending the nation Serving on a jury or as a witness in court Paying taxes Attending school =)
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- Personal safety Make agreements and settle disagreements Protect citizens rights No one is above the law in a democracy
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- Rule of Law government of laws rather than men/women Officials make decisions based on laws, not personal opinion All treated equally before the law Public laws: available to all
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- Help our country defend its self against threats 18 may volunteer to serve in armed forces 18- men must register for Selective Service
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- Does not mean will be called to duty Only if draft instituted If against a mans moral belief can request to be reassigned to public service
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- Basic right fair trial Guilty- MUST be proven beyond a reasonable doubt Guilt is determined by a jury of peers
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- A group of citizens who hear the case and decide whether the person accused is guilty or innocent
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- People who have seen events or heard conversations related to the crime Help determine guilt or innocence
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- Our duty: We must if called Law: Can be jailed if fail to fulfill this duty
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- Taxes raise money to pay for services that citizens ask the government to provide
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- List 3 services that our government provides with our tax dollars.
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- Required by law to attend Ages vary by state; usually age 6 to 16 Society depends on schools to teach skills needed to be a successful adult
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- To prepare young people to support themselves and contribute to society (Rewrite in your own words) To keep our government going
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- Responsibility: Voluntary Not required by law to do, but important part of being a citizen
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- 1. The Common Good 2. Voting 3. Holding Government Office 4. Election Campaigns 5. Influencing Government 6. Serving the Community
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- Basic Responsibility Citizens are to contribute to the Common Good of society
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- For the good of society Protect rights and freedoms of everyone All responsibilities are connected to this
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- Most important right Vote for all levels of representatives Vote on public issues Must be an informed voter- Do your research
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- Choose to make decisions for the people In your notes, list 3 public offices (Other than President or Vice President)
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- Help a candidate - A person running for an office Carrying a sign, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls
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- Work to get the government to take action Express your opinions on issues Write letters, email, speak, join organizations
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- Anytime you do something to make our community better Examples: List 2 in your notes
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- 1. Explain the difference between a right, duty, and a responsibility. 2. Rank the 5 duties of government from most important to less important.