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Area 10. Rights & Responsibility As US Citizen:

Being an American citizen is almost like being a superhero. As a citizen of this great nation, you possess terri c rights and privileges. But with those rights comes responsibility.
The following rights and responsibilities are included in this learning program:

Rights:
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 o cials.
Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship.
Right to run for elected o ce.
Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Responsibilities:
Support and defend the Constitution.
Stay informed of the issues a ecting your community.
Participate in the democratic process.
Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
Participate in your local community.
Pay income and other taxes honestly and on time to federal, state, and local authorities. Serve on a jury when called upon.
Defend the country if the need should arise.