Rights
What are some examples of our rights being practiced?
Rights are things such as voting, running for office, and due process and equal protection which are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
What are some ways we can participate in political process?
voting, running for office, serving on a jury, writing letters, being involved in political
parties and political campaigns
What are some examples of responsibilities we have?
Jury duty and active civic participation.
Why is being a U.S citizen the best?
We have freedom and rights.
Are most important rights regarding due process and equal protection are mentioned in what?
Bill of Rights
Character traits that are beneficial to individuals and society would be...
Honesty, courage, compassion, civility, loyalty.
What are some individual responsibility examples?
respect for rights of others, self-discipline, negotiation, compromise, fiscal responsibility.
What is the Naturalization Process?
Naturalization is the most common avenue for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.
What are some privileges we have as U.S citizens?
Access to Government Jobs: Many federal jobs require U.S. citizenship as a prerequisite. Reunion with Family: Citizens generally have greater opportunities to bring family members to the U.S. compared to non-citizens.
Options for civic and community action would be...
Investigating the feasibility of a specific solution to a traffic problem, developing a plan for construction of a subdivision, using maps to make and justify decisions about best locations for public facilities.
What are some examples of duties we have?
Obeying laws, paying taxes, and defending the constitution.
What is the difference Between a right and responsibility?
Rights refer to the freedoms and entitlements that every citizen possesses under the U.S. Constitution and laws. While responsibilities are the duties and obligations that citizens have to their government and fellow citizens.