Rights and Responsibilities
What is a right that every citizen has?
Right to free speech
Right to education
Right to life
Right to vote
True or False: It is always ethical to tell the truth, even if it hurts someone’s feelings.
False. Ethics can involve balancing honesty with kindness.
Who is the head of the Mexican government?
The President of Mexico.
What year was the current Mexican Constitution enacted?
1917
What is a responsibility of a citizen in a democratic society?
Voting in elections.
You see someone drop money, but they don’t notice. What should you do?
Pick it up and return it to them.
What is the role of the legislative branch in Mexico?
To make and pass laws.
True or False: The Mexican Constitution only protects citizens of Mexico.
False. It also protects non-citizens within Mexico.
True or False: Paying taxes is both a right and a responsibility.
False. It is a responsibility.
Your friend asks you to lie for them. What factors should you consider before deciding?
Consider the consequences, honesty, and the impact on trust.
True or False: The judiciary interprets and applies the law.
True.
What is the main purpose of the Mexican Constitution?
To establish the framework of government and protect the rights of citizens.
Name two rights that are protected by the Mexican Constitution.
Freedom of speech and the right to education.
Is it ever okay to break a rule? Explain your answer.
Answers may vary. Some might say it’s okay if the rule is unjust, while others might argue that rules are in place for a reason.
Name one way citizens can participate in their government.
By voting in elections.
Name one significant change made by the Mexican Constitution of 1917.
It established social rights, including labor rights and land reform.
Explain the difference between a right and a responsibility.
A right is a freedom or entitlement granted by law, while a responsibility is an obligation or duty expected of citizens.
You witness a classmate cheating on a test. What should you do?
Report it to the teacher, as cheating is unfair to others.
Explain the separation of powers in the Mexican government.
It divides the government into three branches (executive, legislative, judiciary) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
How does the Mexican Constitution ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
Through the system of checks and balances.