Mission+6

= Communities need to be organized = = All communities have a way of government to help them be organized. =

Click on the picture to find out more about the government of a community





= ** Citizenship ** =

Citizens are the men and women that live in a place. All citizens have rights and responsibilities to help the community be a better a place. Every country states different rights and responsibilities for their citizens. Read the following information about the rights and responsibilities for the people of the United States of America.

**Rights of Citizens**
**The Bill of Rights** When the Constitution was ratified in 1789, many people were concerned that it did not protect certain freedoms. They thought that the Constitution should be changed or [|amended] to protect these freedoms. On December 15, 1791, ten amendments were added to the Constitution. These amendments guarantee certain freedoms and rights, so they are known as the Bill of Rights. Some of the freedoms and rights protected in the Bill of Rights include:
 * Freedom of Religion
 * Freedom of Assembly
 * To Keep and Bear Arms
 * Freedom of Speech
 * Freedom of the Press
 * Protection for those Accused of Crimes

Taken from: @http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/citizenship/rights.html



Responsibilities of Citizens
Citizens of the U.S. can participate in their government This process insures that power will always remain where it belongs - with the people. The most important right citizens have is the right to vote. By voting, the people have a voice in the government. The people decide who will represent them in the government. Before voting in an election, each citizen should be well informed about the issues and candidates. The government may call upon citizens to serve on a jury. The members of the jury need to decide the case in as fair a way as they can. Every person is expected to obey the laws of the community, state and country in which he or she lives. All Americans are expected to respect the rights of others. All persons living in the U.S. are expected to pay the income taxes and other taxes honestly and on time.

Taken from: [| http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/citizenship/responsibilities.html]



= ** Laws ** =

Laws are really important for people to live together peacefully. But, What is a law? Click on the picture below to find out what laws are and how they are made.



Do you know all about government? Click on the judge to play a word game.


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