WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL WHAT DOES

WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU?

WHAT ARE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS? Civil Liberties Protection against Government actions Examples? Civil Rights Protection for all people Positive acts of Government to protect OUR rights Examples? Due Process: a fundamental principle of fairness in all legal matters 5 th and 14 th Amendments Other examples?

CITIZEN RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OBILIGATIONS As community members, we have many responsibilities – things we should do or obligations that we fulfill voluntarily. As citizens, we also have duties – things we are required to do. We must fulfill duties required by national, state, and local governments or face fines or imprisonment. What are some responsibilities and duties of a US citizen?

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A CITIZEN Freedom to express yourself. Freedom to worship as you wish. Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury. Right to vote in elections for public officials. Right to apply for federal employment requiring U. S. citizenship. Right to run for elected office. Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ”

CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Responsibilities Duties Support and defend the Constitution. Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws. Stay informed of the issues affecting your Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on community. time, to federal, state, and local authorities. Participate in the democratic process. Serve on a jury when called upon. Participate in your local community. Defend the country if the need should arise. Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.