Rights / Duties /Responsibilities of Citizens
Responsibilities 1
Register and vote, influence government by communicating with government officials and holding elective office
Personal traits
Trustworthy and honest, courtesy and respect for the rights of others and for the law, responsibility , accountability, and self-reliance, patriotism, participation in the school and/or local community and in elections as an informed voter
Responsibilities 2
Respect others’ rights to an equal voice in government, keep informed regarding current issues, and serve in voluntary, appointed positions
Personal Traits 2
Formulating questions, analyzing information from a variety of sources, expressing a position, devising and implementing a plan, practicing thoughtful decision making in personal, financial, and civic matters
RAPPS (given by government)
Religion: government cannot establish a religion or make you practice a religion. Speech: you have the right to freely express your opinions and beliefs. Press: the press has the right to gather and publish information that is critical of the government. Assembly: Individuals may peacefully gather. Petition: Individuals have the right to make their views know to public officials
Community service
Express concern about the welfare of the community and volunteer and help to make the community a good place to work and live
Duties
Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in armed forces or on a jury or as a witness in court if called
14th Amendment
Guarantees citizenship and equal protection for all native born and naturalized citizens
Few absolute rights
Schools, movie theater, or airports because it is disrespectful or criminal in certain situations.
5th Amendment
Protects a citizen from being held for committing a crime unless they have been charged by the police and guarantees due process where the state and the country have to respect a citizen’s rights