citizens rights and responsibilities quickcards

What are some examples of citizens’ freedom to express themselves (#1)?

Speech, group meeting, protest

Despite being allowed religion choice, are some religious acts limited? (#2)

Yes; harmful or otherwise

What is the main right that was emphasized in this whole course? (#3)

Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury

Are citizens allowed to keep/bear firearms? (#4)

Yes. However, they’ll be taken away if:

• they are a danger to others or

• are a criminal (broke the law)

How does the right to vote in elections stop politicians from becoming too powerful? (#5)

• keeps power in hands of citizens

What are one of the places that a citizen are allowed to apply to work in? (#6)

The government

What must you be if you want to run for office? (#7)

U.S. citizen

What must you be if you want to run for president / vice? (#7)

U.S. born

What does it mean for citizens to have the freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”?

the U.S. allows you to choose your own path in life, set your own goals, and make decisions as long as it does not take the rights from others