Citizen Rights

What is the constitution?

• the branch of government that carries out or enforces laws.

• the supreme law of the U.S.. It explains the powers of the government and the rights of citizens.

• a person who is elected to the Senate or House of Representatives

• a document that declared that we were independent or free from British rule

the supreme law of the United States, It explains the powers of the government and the rights of citizens

• Judicial Branch

• Legislator

• Executive Branch

• The Constitution

What is a right?

• the supreme law of the U.S.

• the top leader of a state

• something someone is owed by law or custom

• a member of the community

Free speech is the _________ of every citizen in the United States.

• federal

• governor

• constitution

• right

What is a citizen?

• things you are expected to do

• a person who has rights and responsibilties

• A rule set by the community

• Things you are entitled to or deserve

What are rights?

• things you are expected to do

• a person who has rights and responsibilties

• A rule set by the community

• Things you are entitled to or deserve

What are some of your rights as a CITIZEN? There are 2 answers

• Freedom of Speech

• Obey Laws

• Life, freedom, and happiness

• Pay taxes

___________ are special privileges granted to us through the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

• Due Process

• Rights

• Amendment

• Ratify

A ____________is a member of a country.

• Freedom

• Due Process

• Citizen

• Responsibility

Which of the following is a fundamental right of a citizen in a democratic society?

• Freedom of speech

• Owning a car

• Traveling abroad

• Owning a business