Home Sweet Home
What is one right children have in their home regarding safety?
The right to provided shelter that offers protection from outside elements
What is a student’s right regarding education?
The right to a free and public education
What is an example of someone violating their responsibilities at a public park?
Littering, disturbing other park goers, squatting, etc.
What is one right that state governments provide to residents?
The right to apply for state-issued identification, like a driver’s license.
What is a responsibility all male U.S. citizens must fulfill at age 18?
Register for the Selective Service
If siblings have a disagreement, what is a responsibility they have toward each other?
Communicate respectfully and work towards resolving conflicts
What responsibility do students share for losing school materials?
Paying a fee to replace the material in question
What responsibility do citizens have in reporting problems with city infrastructure, such as potholes or broken streetlights?
Report issues to local authorities or city services
What responsibility do NJ workers have when it comes to their paycheck?
Paying the NJ income tax
What responsibility do citizens have when traveling to foreign countries?
Follow the laws of the country they are visiting and respect local customs
What is a right, parents/guardians have in the household that children don't have?
Setting rules for the household
What is a student’s right regarding free speech at school?
The right to express opinions as long as it doesn’t disrupt learning and is respectable towards others' views
What is the right of customer at a food truck?
The right to purchase food that is safe to consume
What is a responsibility citizens have in relation to state emergency services?
Follow evacuation orders and emergency alerts during disasters.
How does not attending school impact the US?
Waste of resources like taxes and time, and loss of potential worker. Could lead to future offenses
"The saddest thing in life is wasted talent"
What right do parents have in making medical decisions for their children?
The right to make healthcare decisions until the child reaches adulthood
What right do students have if they feel their teacher is being unfair?
The right to report concerns to a principal or school administrator
What are 3 responsibilities a landlord has towards their renter(s)?
Ensuring utilities are running, providing all rules BEFORE signing a contract, having damages fixed, etc.
What is a responsibility Governor Murphy made for all NJ students to follow in order to graduate?
Apply for FAFSA
What are 2 rights that a naturalized citizen of the US does not have?
Does not have the right to run for presidency or vice presidency
Is it a responsibility for a family to maintain their cultural background in the household? Why AND why not?
Why: Can bring family closer together, acknowledges America's diversity, culture is kept alive
Why not: Generational conflict, can hold family back from positive changes, can create unpatriotic citizens
What are 3 ways a school fulfills its responsibility of making sure everyone has equal access to traverse the campus?
Ramps, elevators, handlebars on stairs, handicap stalls, etc.
How can a peaceful protest violate the rights of those who are not protesting?
Example: Protestors blocking traffic on a public road
Why does NJ make it a responsibility for all of its students to take a personal finance/financial literacy class?
That ways NJ citizens have the skills and abilities to ensure their financial success
What responsibility do U.S. citizens have regarding laws they disagree with?
They must still follow the law but can work to change it through legal means like petitions and lobbying