rights, duties and responsibilities of u.s. citizens
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Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens
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Rights of U.S. Citizens
Guaranteed to Americans by our Constitution, and by local and state ordinance.
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Rights of U.S. Citizens
Protections provided by Constitution: Freedom of Religion Freedom of Assembly To Keep and Bear Arms Freedom of Speech Freedom of the Press Protection for those Accused of
Crimes
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Can Your Rights Be Taken Away?
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1.Yes2.No3.Maybe
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Rights of U.S. Citizens
Additional Rights: Access to Public Property and Records Access to Education Public Safety Promises Travel, Make Decisions and Join
Organizations Many Other Rights Mandated by the
Government
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Legal Duties
These are actions a citizen MUST do to stay within the law.
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Will you go to jail if you don’t fulfill your duties?
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An American citizen MUST…
Obey laws passed by Congress (federal laws)And laws passed by state and local legislatures.
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An American citizen MUST…
Serve as a witness if asked by the Court to do so.A witness must respond to a court-order to appear before the court, called a subpoena.
“I swear to tell the truth, the whole, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.”
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An American citizen MUST…
Boys must register for the draft at 18Serve in the military if called
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An American citizen MUST…
Serve on a jury.Employers must allow citizens to serve with no problems if asked.Citizens can be excused if they can show that serving would cause hardship.
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Will you go to jail if you don’t fulfill your duties?
33%
33%
33%
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1.Yes2.No 3.Maybe
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Civic Responsibilities
These are actions a citizen should do on a voluntary basis to be a good citizen.
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An American citizen SHOULD…
Vote in federal, state, and local elections.The voting age in the United States is 18 according to the 26th Amendment (1971)51% is a majority and wins the vote.
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An American citizen SHOULD…
Run for political officeOnly if he or she feels a contribution can be made.The candidate must file with the party of their choice.It takes large amounts of money to run even a local campaign.
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An American citizen SHOULD…
Express opinions to elected officialsCitizens can write Congressional officesMaking a phone call is also OKEmail is possible too.
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An American citizen SHOULD…
Participate in civic groups such as the Lions Club, Elks, Kiwanis, American Legion, or one of the MANY others.
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An American citizen SHOULD…
Be familiar with the Court System.Know their rights, duties and responsibilities as citizens.
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Why SHOULD you live up to your Responsibilities as a Citizen?
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25% 25%25%25%1. If I don’t, who will?2. It makes our
“community” a better place.
3. It is important that we all make good decisions.
4. All of the above.