Citizens Their Rights And Responsibilities

Citizens: Their Rights and Responsibilities That means you!

What are my rights and responsibilities as a citizen? Voting!!! Candidates are the people who run for a position in the government. How can you learn about the candidates running for office? Read newspapers, search the Internet, watch the news on TV

American Citizens’ Responsibilities: Obey laws -

Create a safe and orderly environment for you and others

Serve on a jury -

Right to a jury trial in America means that most adults must serve on juries.

Paying taxes -

This money helps the government pay for services such as roads, parks, schools, police, and courts.

Civic Responsibilities Civics - study of rights and responsibilities of citizens. Take part in your community by solving problems and making decisions. How can you take part in your community? ● When it snows, shovel your sidewalk. ● Volunteer at a church or raise money for the school library.

Your Rights and Responsibilities You (the students) are required by law to go to school Learn about the United States history and government, so you can grow up to be active, informed citizens. How can you take part in your community or school? ● ● ● ●

Start a recycling program. Keep your school a safe and pleasant place to learn. Help students who are being bullied. Befriend a student who sits by themselves at lunch.

What are some ways YOU can help your community and school?