Understanding Rights and Responsibilities

What is a right?

• A right is a privilege granted by the government.

• A right is a suggestion that can be ignored.

• A right is a law that must be followed.

• A right is something you are entitlement to and deserve.

What is a responsibility?

• A responsibility is a personal choice without consequences.

• A responsibility is an optional task that can be ignored.

• A responsibility is something you should or are expected to do.

• A responsibility is a type of job title.

Can you name one right you have at school?

• The right to leave school whenever you want

• The right to eat lunch

• The right to choose any subject without restrictions

• The right to play video games during class

What is one responsibility of a good citizen?

• Drink clean water

• Being mean to your neighbor

• Picking up trash

• Driving to school

Why is it important to follow rules?

• Rules are only meant to be broken for fun.

• It is not important to follow rules.

• Ignoring rules is fun.

• It is important to follow rules because they keep us safe.

What is a law?

• A law is a rule that is made by the government.

• A law is a guideline for social interactions.

• A law is a suggestion for behavior.

• A law is a personal belief system.

Can you give an example of a law?

• You are not allowed to throw trash on the ground

• You are allowed to hurt other people

• You are not allowed to steal

• You are allowed to speed

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

• A good citizen only worries about themselves.

• A good citizen avoids helping in the community.

• A good citizen is someone who is rude to their neighbor.

• A good citizen is someone who follows rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

What are some services provided by the government?

• The government is Miss Winger.

• The government drives me to school.

• The governments makes our lunch.

• The government gives us police, firefighters, and ambulance.

What is another word for our freedoms?

• Rights

• Responsibilities

• Rules

• Laws