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Citizens have to do many things in order for the government to run correctly. Our responsibilities and rights reflect how the government is run. If we want to have a good government, we have to do good with these things...
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CITIZENS IN AMERICA
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Voting - As citizens, we have to vote in order to have a say in government. If we don't vote our government will have a hard time electing leaders and figures
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Paying Taxes - As citizens we need to pay the government in order for it to run and fund things like the army, roads, health care, and other things we need.
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Drafts - People over a certain age, have to enter themselves into a draft. This enlists us into the military if we were in a major war. These are necessary for us to have strong military.
OUR RIGHTS AS AMERICAN CITIZENS
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Due Process - The process in which you go through a court system where everyone is equal
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Equal Protection - All Americans no matter what age, race, or religion you are, everyone is treated equally.
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Basic Freedoms - Basic things like freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, etc.