BLOG #3 Enforcing Laws To Protect Our Rights

"We Need Equal Rights and Justice"

CHIT CHAT CORNER 

1. Examine TWO strategies that government officials can implement to protect the rights of citizens.

BLOG #2 Reason wid we, Rights and Responsibilities

 

"Mek We Reason Bout We Rights" 

"Human Rights means that each individual should be treated with respect, dignity and equality."

1. State THREE ways in which the human rights of enslaved Africans were violated?

2. Explain how the violation of these rights prohibited the Africans from exercising their responsibilities.

Resouce Centre

 

Let's Have Fun While We Learn About Our Rights and Responsibilities 

       

            

                       

                                                                       

Equipping Students with the Skills and Attitudes Needed to Become Effective Citizens

GET UP! STAND UP! STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS!

Grade seven: Term 3 Unit 1

Topic: Rights and Responsibilities of a Citizen 

Quote: "Every man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action. Therefore, let no man persuade you against your will., let no other race influence you against your own." - Rt Excellent Marcus Garvey. 

Did you know that you have rights? 

But do you even know what the term rights mean? 

Definition of the term Right

Right: Rights are legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory.

Rights of a Citizen

1. Freedom to express yourself

2. Freedom to worship

3. The right to vote in elections for public officials.

4. Right to life

5. Right to a fair trial by jury

With the Entitlement of Rights there are Responsibilities.

Definition of the term Responsibility

Responsibility: A responsibility is something you are expected to do. A responsibility might be a task you are expected to do. For example, your parents expect you to brush your teeth. Brushing your teeth is “a responsibility” and it is your responsibility to brush your teeth every day. 

                                        

Responsibilities of a Citizen 

1. Pay his/her share of tax that is levied for the good of the community.

2. Obey the laws of the land. 

3. Serve as a witness in the court if summoned.

4. Serving on a jury if called

5. Being well informed on current affairs or issues

We Have Rights!!!!!! However, Do Not Forget Your Responsibilities!  

Chit Chat Corner! 

Welcome to our safe Chit Chat Corner, where we engage in interactive discussions. On today's agenda we are looking at the rights and responsibilities of a citizen. Now let's get into it! 

1. Describe the relationship between rights and responsibilities. 

2. Explain why being a responsible citizen is good for our society.

3. Why do you think it is important for citizens to have rights? 

Please send your responses in the comment section. Looking forward to your responses. Feel free to reply to each other's comments.