Unit 6 Review
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Name:
Directions: Use you social studies notes and handouts to answer the following
questions in complete sentences.
1. Describe the Bill of Rights. Why was it written?
- The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
- They give people important rights such as freedom of speech.
- To protect the rights of all citizens.
2. Amendments 5 - 8 discuss the rights of a citizen who has been accused of a
crime. If a citizen is arrested, what do their rights guaranteed?
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A quick and speedy public trial.
To have a trial by jury.
The right to have a lawyer.
People cannot be forced to give evidence against themselves.
Courts cannot use cruel or unusual punishment.
3. What are the rights of a citizen that are guaranteed under the First
Amendment? List them below and give an example of each.
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Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
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Freedom of assembly
Freedom of the press
Right to petition
4. Why would freedom of speech be limited? Give a specific example.
- With
rights come responsibilities
- Do not want to yell “FIRE” in a crowded area, it could be dangerous
- Be respectful that others have the freedom of speech as well.
5. Since our government is run by popular sovereignty, people have civic
responsibilities, or duties. List 3 examples of civic responsibilities (duties) and give
an example of each.
- Popular sovereignty means people hold the power in their
government.
- Examples of civic responsibilities:
- voting (knowledgably)
- jury duty
- paying taxes
- follow the laws
6. Explain what public issues are and why it is a civic responsibility to stay
informed about public issues.
- Public
issues:
- can be at the local, state, regional, and national level
- can be controversial
- can be supported by a Core Democratic Value
- can be supported by different view points
- Stay informed:
- know what’s going on
- it may affect you and people you know
- to take action to try to resolve the public issue
7. Give an example of a public issue and what citizens should do in order to
resolve it.
- Citizens need to work together
- Citizens need to evaluate alternative resolutions
- Citizens need to analyze information about a public issue
- Legislature or other government action might be needed