Citizens, Rights and Responsibilities

Which of the following human rights provides us with freedom of speech, assembly and protest?

• Freedom to worship

• Right to a prompt,fair trial

• Right to run for elected office

• Freedom to express yourself

Which freedom/rights allows you to follow any religion you wish?

• Freedom to express yourself

• Freedom to worship as you wish

• Right to vote

• Freedom to pursue "life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Which freedom can be taken away if you are a potential threat to others or have committed a crime

• Freedom to express yourself

• Right to run for elected office

• Right to a prompt,fair trial

• Right to keep and bear arms

What responsibility requires citizens to serve, with a group of other citizens, to determine guilt or innocence in court cases if they are called upon?

• Stay informed

• Participate in the democratic process

• Defend the country

• Serve on a jury

What responsibility allows you to volunteer to protect our country in the military? Citizens can also serve in roles that do not ask you to fight such as helping the environment, education, and/or health care.

• Pay taxes

• Participate in your local community

• Defend the country if the need should arise

• Serve on a jury

What responsibility states that respect between cultures is necessary to preserve liberty and freedom for future generations?

• Support and defend the Constitution

• Participate in the democratic process

• Respect the rights,beliefs, and opinions of others

• Pay taxes

Which freedom/right states that you are innocent until proven guilty?

• Right to vote

• Right to a prompt,fair trial

• Freedom to pursue life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• Right to run for elected office

Which freedom/right are extended to US citizens if you want to be voted into a position in the government?

• Right to run for elected office

• Right to a prompt,fair trial

• Freedom to worship as you wish

• Freedom to express yourself

What responsibility states that citizens should learn about candidates running for office?

• Participate in your local community

• Pay taxes

• Respect and obey the laws

• Stay informed!

What responsibility allows for our leaders to hear our voice, usually for to determine what needs to be done? This is usually done through voting

• Participate in the democratic process

• Serve on a jury

• Defend the country

• Stay informed