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Chapter 5 - Rights and Responsibilities
Chapter 5: One Nation, One People
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Chapter 5 Rights and Responsibilities Under Our Constitution
Individuals living in the United States have rights or freedoms. The word "freedom" is another word that means "right." Some rights belong to everyone living in the United States, and some rights only belong to U.S. citizens.
After the Constitutional Convention, many people wanted a list of rights. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote The Federalist Papers to support passing the Constitution. They promised to add a list of rights. In 1791, they added 10 amendments to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called The Bill of Rights.
Rights and Freedoms of Everyone Living in the United States
The First Amendment protects five freedoms. These are rights of everyone living in the U.S.:
- Speech
- Religion
- Assembly
- The Press
- The Right to Petition the Government
Freedom of speech means people can say or write their opinions without going to jail. Freedom of religion means people can practice any religion or no religion.
Other amendments in the Bill of Rights protect people accused of a crime, like the right to a trial by jury.
Responsibilities of Individuals Living in the United States
Everyone in the U.S. must follow the rule of law. For example, people must pay federal income taxes by April 15th. Men who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and between 18 and 26 years old must register for Selective Service.
Voting in Federal Elections in the United States
Voting in federal elections is a right and a responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens. Participating in federal elections is how U.S. citizens vote for U.S. representatives, U.S. senators, and the president.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote in federal elections. These amendments say:
- Citizens 18 and older can vote.
- You don't have to pay to vote.
- Any citizen can vote.
- A male citizen of any race can vote.
Currently, U.S. citizens 18 and older can vote in federal elections.
Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship
People not born in the U.S. can become citizens through naturalization. They take the Oath of Allegiance and promise to follow U.S. laws and defend the Constitution.
For more information, visit uscis.gov.
Individuals living in the United States have rights or freedoms. The word "freedom" is another word that means "right." Some rights belong to everyone living in the United States, and some rights only belong to U.S. citizens.
After the Constitutional Convention, many people wanted a list of rights. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay wrote The Federalist Papers to support passing the Constitution. They promised to add a list of rights. In 1791, they added 10 amendments to the Constitution. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called The Bill of Rights.
Rights and Freedoms of Everyone Living in the United States
The First Amendment protects five freedoms. These are rights of everyone living in the U.S.:
- Speech
- Religion
- Assembly
- The Press
- The Right to Petition the Government
Freedom of speech means people can say or write their opinions without going to jail. Freedom of religion means people can practice any religion or no religion.
Other amendments in the Bill of Rights protect people accused of a crime, like the right to a trial by jury.
Responsibilities of Individuals Living in the United States
Everyone in the U.S. must follow the rule of law. For example, people must pay federal income taxes by April 15th. Men who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and between 18 and 26 years old must register for Selective Service.
Voting in Federal Elections in the United States
Voting in federal elections is a right and a responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens. Participating in federal elections is how U.S. citizens vote for U.S. representatives, U.S. senators, and the president.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote in federal elections. These amendments say:
- Citizens 18 and older can vote.
- You don't have to pay to vote.
- Any citizen can vote.
- A male citizen of any race can vote.
Currently, U.S. citizens 18 and older can vote in federal elections.
Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship
People not born in the U.S. can become citizens through naturalization. They take the Oath of Allegiance and promise to follow U.S. laws and defend the Constitution.
For more information, visit uscis.gov.
