As a citizen of the United States of America, there are certain tasks and rights that help promote and strengthen the nation from within. Without basic human rights, and simple civic duties, the country would run solely on the actions of the allotted governments, and the rights that they had procured. As a country governed by "We the People," it is our logical duty to fulfill our national responsibility in return for human freedoms.
Citizen Rights
People of the United States retain basic human freedoms and rights simply for existence, which are akin to general privileges granted upon birth or official citizenship. These rights ensure that independence, an immortally American term, and freedom, a largely promoted ideology, are preserved with the American people, and only the law constricts citizens from living an individualized, free life.
People of the United States retain basic human freedoms and rights simply for existence, which are akin to general privileges granted upon birth or official citizenship. These rights ensure that independence, an immortally American term, and freedom, a largely promoted ideology, are preserved with the American people, and only the law constricts citizens from living an individualized, free life.
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Due process of law
Due process of law defines that a government cannot remove life, liberty, or property belonging to an individual without first taking a series of procedures that remain identical in all cases. These principles help to protect human rights from unjust political actions.
Due process of law defines that a government cannot remove life, liberty, or property belonging to an individual without first taking a series of procedures that remain identical in all cases. These principles help to protect human rights from unjust political actions.
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Equal Protection
Equal protection means that, regardless of personal traits, living conditions, or location, a person should possess the right for equal protection from the state and federal governments.
Equal protection means that, regardless of personal traits, living conditions, or location, a person should possess the right for equal protection from the state and federal governments.
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Basic freedoms
Basic freedoms were established to reinforce the idea of an American democracy (ruled by the people), and granted citizen rights according to this political idea. For example, Americans were granted the freedom of speech and press against the government or other subject, as well as the freedom for a peaceful assembly and petition. The Ninth Amendment stated that the rights defined in the first amendment (including freedom of speech) were not the only rights granted to the American people.
Basic freedoms were established to reinforce the idea of an American democracy (ruled by the people), and granted citizen rights according to this political idea. For example, Americans were granted the freedom of speech and press against the government or other subject, as well as the freedom for a peaceful assembly and petition. The Ninth Amendment stated that the rights defined in the first amendment (including freedom of speech) were not the only rights granted to the American people.
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Limits on rights
Naturally, our rights as citizens do reach a limit, if the health, safety, or moral standards of the nation are placed in danger upon the granting of a specific right. In these cases, the federal government can remove or revise the right, as well as separate personal rights from one another to prevent clashes.
Naturally, our rights as citizens do reach a limit, if the health, safety, or moral standards of the nation are placed in danger upon the granting of a specific right. In these cases, the federal government can remove or revise the right, as well as separate personal rights from one another to prevent clashes.
Citizen Responsibilities and Duties
American citizens are granted basic rights and freedoms by the federal government, yet we also have a part to play in aiding our federal government, and our national welfare. A series of duties and responsibilities have been constructed to best promote success for the country, and for the rights we have obtained from it.
American citizens are granted basic rights and freedoms by the federal government, yet we also have a part to play in aiding our federal government, and our national welfare. A series of duties and responsibilities have been constructed to best promote success for the country, and for the rights we have obtained from it.
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Citizen Participation
A citizen owes loyalty to a country in return for protection from that country's government. To achieve this status in America, you can either be born within the United States, have a parent who was born in the United States, or through a system of naturalization. This requires people of foreign birth to accept the principles of the Constitution, understand the government, language, and history of the nation, and possess good morale character.
A citizen owes loyalty to a country in return for protection from that country's government. To achieve this status in America, you can either be born within the United States, have a parent who was born in the United States, or through a system of naturalization. This requires people of foreign birth to accept the principles of the Constitution, understand the government, language, and history of the nation, and possess good morale character.
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Duties
Citizen duties include -
- Obeying the law: maintains national order/protection
- Paying taxes: taxes fund crucial government programs, such as health care systems
- National defense: all adult males must be prepared in a crisis to protect the country
- Serving on a jury: because all people have the right to a jury trial, it is the duty of citizens to compose that unbiased jury
Citizen duties include -
- Obeying the law: maintains national order/protection
- Paying taxes: taxes fund crucial government programs, such as health care systems
- National defense: all adult males must be prepared in a crisis to protect the country
- Serving on a jury: because all people have the right to a jury trial, it is the duty of citizens to compose that unbiased jury
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities are only optional obligations, yet if these actions are not fulfilled, the national quality will begin to tarnish. Voting is an important responsibility to ensure good representation, as well as understanding human rights, respecting cultural diversity, and supporting family.
Responsibilities are only optional obligations, yet if these actions are not fulfilled, the national quality will begin to tarnish. Voting is an important responsibility to ensure good representation, as well as understanding human rights, respecting cultural diversity, and supporting family.
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Voting
This is most likely the most important citizen responsibility, for it ensures that the quote "We the People" is being followed. An active role in government proceedings helps renew and strengthen the political system, and helps to keep those who deserve to be in office within the federal government.
This is most likely the most important citizen responsibility, for it ensures that the quote "We the People" is being followed. An active role in government proceedings helps renew and strengthen the political system, and helps to keep those who deserve to be in office within the federal government.
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Respecting others' rights
In order to fully enjoy personal rights, the rights of others must also be respected and appreciated. Different ethnicities, religions, and beliefs do not mean that a person does not deserve equal rights, as well as basic freedoms.
In order to fully enjoy personal rights, the rights of others must also be respected and appreciated. Different ethnicities, religions, and beliefs do not mean that a person does not deserve equal rights, as well as basic freedoms.