Rights And Duties Of A Citizen JSS1 Civic Education Lesson Note

RIGHTS

Rights are privileges or entitlements which the law permits for an individual as a citizen of that country.

The rights of citizens include the following:

 ·         Right to life

·         Right to freedom of movement

·         Right to a fair hearing

·         Right to education

·         Right to vote and to be voted for.

DUTIES

Duties are those things and actions which the citizens are expected to do for their country.

·         Payment of taxes, rents, and rates

·         Obedience to the laws of the country

·         Voting during elections

·         Defence of their fatherland