<p> TEACHER NOTES-Rights, Responsibilities and Duties of American Citizens Chapter 5 Section 1 and 2 of Civics (classroom text)  Rights: See Constitution and Bill of Rights Security—protection from government Equality—equal treatment under the law Liberty—rights guaranteed under the Constitution  Responsibilities: Things citizens should do (voluntarily)  Duties: Things citizens are required to do</p><p>Focus of Chart: Important civic rights, responsibilities, and duties that American Citizens need to follow in order for a democracy to work. Rights Duties Responsibilities Bill of Rights 1-10  Obey laws—  Be Informed— Amend. 1:Freedom of o For safety; o know what government is doing Speech, Religion, Press, o order/organization o gov’t purpose is to protect and serve Assembly, Petition o to help make the right decisions o to voice opinion o to protect the health, safety, and property o to help make decisions Amend. 2: Right to Bear of citizens o to choose leaders Arms o For example: driving laws to help maintain o to know your rights order and to keep us safe; criminal laws, o exercise rights Amend. 3:No Quartering local laws. Criminal laws—prevent Troops o not abuse rights citizens from harming one another; local o to preserve for future laws to help people get along Amend. 4: Search & o stay educated in your vote Seizure o Example: town council makes laws that you  Pay Taxes- need to follow…if you do not agree…you pay for government services/activities Amend. 5:Rights of o can voice your opinion…gov’t will act in the Accused o Paid to federal, state and local governments interest of all its people o to help improve society (roads, pay for  Vote- Amend. 6: Right to Speedy, police and some firefighters) o to exercise right of self-government Fair Trial o Example: if Federal government did not o to choose who runs the government collect taxes we would not have o to change the government if government Amend. 7:Civil Suits government employees to maintain army isn’t doing what the people want and navy; collect taxes for public schools, o to have a say & to have indirect power paved roads, and other services Amend. 8: Bail & o Vote is democracy; vote is a voice Punishment o Example: We vote to elect our representatives who are there to work for our Amend. 9:Other People best interest. If we feel they are not doing Rights the job, we can vote someone new…in a peaceful and orderly manner Amend. 10: State Rights  Defend the Nation-  Participate in Government o Men aged 18 and over are required to o in community/government register with the government in case the o Volunteers like firefighters and rescue country needs to enforce the DRAFT. squad, or the government like Mayor or town o Draft-to call up, men for military service. council o Draft has not been used since Vietnam o Example: If no one volunteered/participated War. the community may not have a rescue squad. o Government has the authority to use the Think about the soccer and baseball draft if needed. coaches/programs—need community o Currently we have a volunteer military to members to be involved/participate or the protect us. town/community will not have one o Reason—protect the nation  Respect Rights of Others-  Serve in Court- o Laws put in place to encourage people to o Right to a trial by jury of peers respect each other (Amendment 5 & 7). o show respect for public property and o In order for this right-have to serve jury property of others duty. o Example: in your neighborhood you are o duty to also serve as a witness at a trial, if expected to respect each other—noise level called to do so and property…you would want others to o Amendments 5-8 are to protect the rights respect your rights of the accused (due process of law) o Duty of the citizens to serve in order for us  Respect Diversity- to have these rights o Respect and accept others regardless of beliefs, practices, or other difference  Attend School- o TOLERANCE. o Most States-- people are required to attend o Diversity --America’s greatest strength school until age 16 o Immigrants bring different religions, o important right for you and the government traditions, and lifestyles to the country o education teaches knowledge and skills to o All citizens are equal and entitled to be be a good citizen treated the same o Educated voice and votes o For example: We have Freedom of Religion o For example the government needs its and need to respect that there are different citizens to be able to examine all sides of religions; everyone should have a say no an issue, separate facts from beliefs, and matter what they believe draw own conclusions—to help you have an informed, well-reasoned opinion</p>