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Local Government
Local government provides education.
Local Government provides services which include fire protection.
Local government provides the service of law enforcement.
Rights of U.S. Citizens
The Bill of Rights
U.S. Constitution
Human Rights
We have the right to vote!
We have the right to life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness.
We have the right to freedom of speech!
We have the right to freedom of whatever religion we choose!
Responsibilities of U.S.
Citizens
You have the responsibility to obey rules & also, the laws!
We have a responsibility to respect others!
We have a responsibility to vote and take voting seriously. Who do you think will do the best job?
U.S. Citizens have the responsibility to pay taxes!
We have a responsibility to make our environment a better place to live. So, REDUCE, REUSE, & RECYCLE!
Democracy
One basic principle of democracy is Liberty!
Another basic principle of democracy is Justice!
Another basic principle of democracy is Equality!
Sources:
American Flag Header:
http://www.neverfaux.com/?attachment_id=1387
Vote: www.thebocoreview.com
Bill of Rights:
http://knowledge-sastha.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-bill-of-rights.html
Human Rights:
tvtrhodes.weebly.com
Constitution:
mercuryonewaco.org
Life Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness:
www.boston.com
Freedom of Speech:
lutheranprof.org
Freedom of Religion:
www.mormonnewsroom.org
Obey the Laws:
www.clker.com
Responsibility to Vote:
echrblog.blogspot.com
Taxes:
www.somersct.gov
Recycle:
www.officiency.com
Police:
www.clipartguide.com
Fire:
www.touchtonalarms.com
Education:
www.clipartbest.com
Justice:
www.clipartbest.com
Equality:
www.canstockphoto.com