Rights and Responsibilities

Freedom of Speech

1st amendment right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint.

Freedom of religion

1st amendment right to practice or not practice whatever religion one chooses.

Bear arms

2nd Amendment right to carry weapons

Republic

A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.

Permanent resident

A legal status and permission for an immigrant to live and work in the United States for an unlimited time

Natural born

Born in the US

Trial

The court process to determine guilt in a case of civil or criminal proceedings

Governor

The elected leader of a state's government

Jury

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

Selective Service

a system by which men ages 18 through 26 register with the U.S. government for military service

Oath of Allegiance

an oath that must be taken by all individuals gaining citizenship through naturalization promising that you will be loyal to the United States

Debt

an obligation to pay or do something

Noncombatant

civilian; one not engaged in battle

Allegiance

loyalty

Fidelity

loyalty

Abjure

renounce

Behalf of

representing

Renounce

to give up or resign something

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

▪ give up loyalty to other countries ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States ▪ obey the laws of the United States ▪ serve in the U.S. military (if needed) ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed) ▪ be loyal to the United States

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

▪ vote ▪ join a political party ▪ help with a campaign ▪ join a civic group ▪ join a community group ▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue ▪ call Senators and Representatives ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy ▪ run for office ▪ write to a newspaper