Difference Between Rights And Duties JSS1 Civic Education Lesson Note

TOPIC: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZEN

1. Rights are what people must enjoy in the country. Duties on the other hand are the compulsory things people must do for their country.
2. Rights are given to us by the Constitution, whereas, duties are those things expected of the people by the Constitution
3. Rights are enjoyed by citizens irrespective of sex, religion, tribe, and social status. Duties on the other hand are expectations from certain categories of individuals in society.
4. Our basic freedom is protected by rights; whereas duties are those actions we must perform to enjoy our freedom.