Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens.

Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens

Rights of U.S. Citizens

Guaranteed to Americans by our Constitution, and by local and state ordinance.


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

Can Your Rights Be Taken Away?

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1.Yes2.No3.Maybe


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

Legal Duties

These are actions a citizen MUST do to stay within the law.

Will you go to jail if you don’t fulfill your duties?

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1.Yes2.No3.Maybe

An American citizen MUST…

Obey laws passed by Congress (federal laws)And laws passed by state and local legislatures.


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.”


Boys must register for the draft at 18Serve in the military if called


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.

Will you go to jail if you don’t fulfill your duties?

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1.Yes2.No 3.Maybe

Civic Responsibilities

These are actions a citizen should do on a voluntary basis to be a good citizen.

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.


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.


Express opinions to elected officialsCitizens can write Congressional officesMaking a phone call is also OKEmail is possible too.


Participate in civic groups such as the Lions Club, Elks, Kiwanis, American Legion, or one of the MANY others.


Be familiar with the Court System.Know their rights, duties and responsibilities as citizens.

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.

Rights, Duties and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens.

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