Rights, duties and obligations of a citizen - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are rights of citizens?
Responsibilities citizens have towards their country
Entitlements citizens have, such as the right to vote and freedom of speech
Specific obligations citizens have in their individual roles in society
Entitlements citizens have, such as the right to vote and freedom of speech
What are duties of citizens?
Obligations citizens have in their individual roles in society
Responsibilities citizens have towards their country, such as paying taxes and obeying laws
Entitlements citizens have, such as the right to a fair trial
Responsibilities citizens have towards their country, such as paying taxes and obeying laws
What is the difference between duties and obligations of citizens?
There is no difference, they are the same thing
Duties are responsibilities towards the country, while obligations are specific responsibilities in individual roles
Obligations are responsibilities towards the country, while duties are specific responsibilities in individual roles
Duties are responsibilities towards the country, while obligations are specific responsibilities in individual roles
What are obligations of parents?
To vote in elections
To pay taxes
To take care of their children
What is the purpose of combining rights, duties, and obligations of citizens?
To create a reciprocal relationship between citizens and their country
To limit the rights of citizens
To create unnecessary burdens on citizens
To create a reciprocal relationship between citizens and their country
What are some examples of rights that citizens are entitled to?
Some examples of rights include the right to vote, freedom of speech, and the right to a fair trial.
What is the difference between obligations and duties of citizens?
Obligations are specific responsibilities that citizens have in their individual roles in society, while duties are responsibilities that citizens have towards their country, such as paying taxes and obeying laws.