Rights and Responsibilities of
U.S. Citizens and Residents
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The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
protects all people on
American land.
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The First Amendment
5 parts
1. Freedom of Religion
2. Freedom of Speech
3. Freedom of the Press
4. Freedom to assemble peacefully
5. Freedom to ask for a change in
Government
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Freedom
of
Religion
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Freedom
I think we need
more money for
schools.
of
Speech
I think we need
more money for
the police
department.
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Freedom
of
the
Press
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Freedom
to
Assemble
Peacefully
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Freedom
to ask for
a change
in
Government
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Citizens of the United States have special
rights :
As a U.S. citizen, you have the right to
vote.
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Travel with a United States
passport.
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Be President if born in the
United States.
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Other rights of U.S. citizens:
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Work
•
Receive social security benefits if eligible
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Own a home or business
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Go to school or college
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Get vaccines
•
Get emergency medical care
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Rights of All Residents Living in
the United States:
As a resident, you have the right to
work in the United States.
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Go to school and college.
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If you are a Legal Resident, you can
request a visa for your husband or
wife and unmarried children to live in
the U.S.
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Other rights of all residents:
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Receive social security benefits if eligible
•
Own a home or business
•
Get vaccines
•
Get emergency medical care
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Responsibilities of Citizens and
Residents:
Pay your taxes.
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Volunteer in your community.
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Men, 18-26, must register with the
military.
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Everyone must obey the law.
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