🌎Activity #4: Utah's Constitution - What are Your Rights and Your Responsibilities?

Due Apr 15 by 10pm
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Available Apr 15 at 12am - Apr 25 at 11:59pm

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Learning Objective

I have learned that the United States of America has a constitution and today I will learn that all states have a constitution including the state of Utah. I will learn about the specific rights and responsibilities outlined in our state constitution.

Assignment

As a citizen of Utah there are several rights and responsibilities you have and must uphold to be a good contributing member of your society. Do you know what the Utah Constitution says about those rights and responsibilities? Today you will be learning about the specific rights and responsibilities that the citizens of Utah have.

Guidelines

Read the information provided below to develop a good understanding of the rights and responsibilities you have a citizen of Utah.
As a member of the great state of Utah our constitution (set of written principles and laws) guarantees you certain rights and privileges. The Utah Constitution is pattern after the constitution of the United States. Although these rights/freedoms are wonderful, they come with some responsibilities too. See the chart below:

OUR STATE BILL OF RIGHTS	OUR STATE BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES
1. You have the right to worship in the church of your choice.	1. You have the responsibility to obey the laws of the land.
2. You have the right to say what you believe is right.	2. You have the responsibility to help correct the things that you disagree with.
3. You have the right to print what you want to publish.	3. You have the responsibility to respect the rights of others.
4. You have the right to own your own home/property.	4. You have the responsibility to pay taxes.
5. You have the right to go to school.	5. You have the responsibility to stay informed.
6. You have the right to have/own guns within the law.	6. You have the responsibility to defend your country.
7. You have the right to vote when you are 18 years old.	7. You have the responsibility to vote in elections.
8. You have the right to have a trial by jury.	8. You have the responsibility to serve on a jury.
9. You have the right to not have to testify against yourself in a court of law.	9. You have the responsibility to help the police and fire departments.