Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens Flashcards

Grade 3 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Study key vocabulary about citizen rights, responsibilities, and the First Amendment.

Flashcards

right: A freedom or protection guaranteed to citizens by law
responsibility: A duty or obligation citizens are expected to carry out
citizen: An official member of a country with rights and responsibilities
First Amendment: Part of the U.S. Constitution protecting free speech, religion, and press
freedom of speech: The right to express your opinions without government interference
freedom of religion: The right to practice any religion or no religion
freedom of the press: The right to publish and share news and ideas without censorship
vote: To make an official choice in an election; a right of U.S. citizens at age 18
jury duty: The responsibility to serve on a court jury when called
taxes: Money citizens pay to the government that funds public services
Bill of Rights: The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution protecting individual freedoms
civic duty: An action a citizen is expected to take for the good of the community