Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of a Citizen

Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of a CitizenChapter 3.2In this lesson, we will:Describe the rights of American citizensList and explain the duties of citizens Define some of the responsibilities of citizenshipVocabularyJury of PeersWitnessesCommon GoodCandidateWith a partner:What is the difference between a right and a duty?

Rights of CitizensRight to Vote and to hold elected officeFreedom of SpeechFreedom of ReligionRight to a fair trialRight to be protected by your government when in other countries5 Duties of CitizensObeying the lawsDefending the nationServing on a jury or as a witness in courtPaying taxesAttending school =)Duty #1:Obeying the LawsPersonal safetyMake agreements and settle disagreementsProtect citizens rightsNo one is above the law in a democracyObeying the LawsRule of Law government of laws rather than men/womenOfficials make decisions based on laws, not personal opinionAll treated equally before the lawPublic laws: available to allDuty #2: Defending the NationHelp our country defend its self against threats18 may volunteer to serve in armed forces18- men must register for Selective ServiceSelective ServiceDoes not mean will be called to dutyOnly if draft institutedIf against a mans moral belief can request to be reassigned to public serviceDuty #3: Serving on a Jury or as a WitnessBasic right fair trial Guilty- MUST be proven beyond a reasonable doubtGuilt is determined by a jury of peersJury of PeersA group of citizens who hear the case and decide whether the person accused is guilty or innocentWitnessesPeople who have seen events or heard conversations related to the crimeHelp determine guilt or innocenceServing on a Jury or as a WitnessOur duty: We must if calledLaw: Can be jailed if fail to fulfill this dutyDuty #4: TaxesTaxes raise money to pay for services that citizens ask the government to provideIn your notes:List 3 services that our government provides with our tax dollars.Duty #5: Attending SchoolRequired by law to attendAges vary by state; usually age 6 to 16Society depends on schools to teach skills needed to be a successful adultPurpose of SchoolTo prepare young people to support themselves and contribute to society(Rewrite in your own words)To keep our government goingResponsibilities of CitizensResponsibility: VoluntaryNot required by law to do, but important part of being a citizen6 ResponsibilitiesThe Common GoodVotingHolding Government OfficeElection CampaignsInfluencing GovernmentServing the CommunityThe Common GoodBasic ResponsibilityCitizens are to contribute to the Common Good of societyThe Common GoodFor the good of societyProtect rights and freedoms of everyoneAll responsibilities are connected to this

VotingMost important rightVote for all levels of representativesVote on public issuesMust be an informed voter-Do your researchHolding OfficeChoose to make decisions for the peopleIn your notes, list 3 public offices (Other than President or Vice President)Election CampaignsHelp a candidate -A person running for an officeCarrying a sign, stuffing envelopes, making phone callsInfluencing GovernmentWork to get the government to take actionExpress your opinions on issuesWrite letters, email, speak, join organizationsServing the CommunityAnytime you do something to make our community betterExamples: List 2 in your notesExit Slip: On a piece of paper1. Explain the difference between a right, duty, and a responsibility.

2. Rank the 5 duties of government from most important to less important.