Chapter 3.2. Describe the rights of American citizens List and explain the duties of citizens Define some of the responsibilities of citizenship.

Chapter 3.2

Describe the rights of American citizens List and explain the duties of citizens Define some of the responsibilities of citizenship

Jury of Peers Witnesses Common Good Candidate

What is the difference between a right and a duty?

Right to Vote and to hold elected office Freedom of Speech Freedom of Religion Right to a fair trial Right to be protected by your government when in other countries

Obeying the laws Defending the nation Serving on a jury or as a witness in court Paying taxes Attending school =)

Personal safety Make agreements and settle disagreements Protect citizens rights No one is above the law in a democracy

Rule of Law government of laws rather than men/women Officials make decisions based on laws, not personal opinion All treated equally before the law Public laws: available to all

Help our country defend its self against threats 18 may volunteer to serve in armed forces 18- men must register for Selective Service

Does not mean will be called to duty Only if draft instituted If against a mans moral belief can request to be reassigned to public service

Basic right fair trial Guilty- MUST be proven beyond a reasonable doubt Guilt is determined by a jury of peers

A group of citizens who hear the case and decide whether the person accused is guilty or innocent

People who have seen events or heard conversations related to the crime Help determine guilt or innocence

Our duty: We must if called Law: Can be jailed if fail to fulfill this duty

Taxes raise money to pay for services that citizens ask the government to provide

List 3 services that our government provides with our tax dollars.

Required by law to attend Ages vary by state; usually age 6 to 16 Society depends on schools to teach skills needed to be a successful adult

To prepare young people to support themselves and contribute to society (Rewrite in your own words) To keep our government going

Responsibility: Voluntary Not required by law to do, but important part of being a citizen

1. The Common Good 2. Voting 3. Holding Government Office 4. Election Campaigns 5. Influencing Government 6. Serving the Community

Basic Responsibility Citizens are to contribute to the Common Good of society

For the good of society Protect rights and freedoms of everyone All responsibilities are connected to this

Most important right Vote for all levels of representatives Vote on public issues Must be an informed voter- Do your research

Choose to make decisions for the people In your notes, list 3 public offices (Other than President or Vice President)

Help a candidate - A person running for an office Carrying a sign, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls

Work to get the government to take action Express your opinions on issues Write letters, email, speak, join organizations

Anytime you do something to make our community better Examples: List 2 in your notes

1. Explain the difference between a right, duty, and a responsibility. 2. Rank the 5 duties of government from most important to less important.

Chapter 3.2. Describe the rights of American citizens List and explain the duties of citizens Define some of the responsibilities of citizenship.

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