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Citizens' Rights and Civic Responsibilities

Social Studies > McGraw Hill > CH1T1

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Citizens' Rights and Civic Responsibilities

The Bill of Rights guarantees certain civil rights of American citizens. Other rights protected by the federal government but not included in the Bill of Rights are economic rights. These include the right to own property or a business. The government also protects people from discrimination by enacting laws that ensure equal treatment of people regardless of race, religion, age, or gender.

American citizens have responsibilities to their country and community as well. Civic responsibilities are key to making a democratic system of government work. Civic responsibilities of the citizens in the United States include paying taxes, registering for military service, performing jury service, and obeying federal, state, and local laws. Paying taxes provides the government with the funds needed to provide public goods and services, such as schools, law enforcement, roads, and parks. Serving on juries enables those accused of crimes to have a trial before a jury of their peers, as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Registering for military service helps to protect the country.

Civic responsibilities also include voting. Because the United States is a democracy, it is important for people to voice their opinions by voting. Citizens who have reached the age of 18 can register to vote and thus help select government officials and influence government policy.

Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, four address who is able to vote. These amendments stipulate that citizens must be 18 years old or older, and may be men or women of any race. The amendments also guarantee that citizens are not required to pay a special tax in order to vote.

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