2.5.2 Civic Duties and Rights

• Civic duties are responsibilities citizens have towards their country
• Obeying laws is a civic duty in France.
• Civic rights are freedoms and privileges granted to citizens
• Freedom of speech is a civic right in France.
• Civic duties include obeying laws, paying taxes
• Voting is an example of a civic right.
• Understanding both civic duties and rights is crucial for a functioning society
• Order the following civic duties in France based on their importance:

  1️⃣ Obeying laws

  2️⃣ Paying taxes

  3️⃣ Voting

  4️⃣ Jury service

  5️⃣ Military service (if required)

  6️⃣ Respecting national symbols
• Civic rights in France include the right to vote, freedom of speech, and freedom of assembly
• The right to education is a civic right in France.
• What are civic rights in France granted to citizens?

  Freedoms and privileges
• Civic rights in France are freedoms and privileges granted to citizens
• Civic rights in France ensure every citizen has the right to vote.
• Freedom of speech allows individuals to express their opinions freely
• What does freedom of assembly allow citizens in France?

  Gather peacefully
• Freedom of religion ensures individuals can practice their chosen faith.
• What right ensures everyone in France has access to free public education?

  Right to education
• The right to healthcare in France ensures citizens have access to affordable medical care
• What is civic participation defined as?

  Engagement in political processes
• Civic participation improves community well-being and enhances personal development
• Civic duties and rights facilitate and support civic participation.
• Order the forms of civic participation based on their primary benefits:

  1️⃣ Voting: Ensures government accountability

  2️⃣ Volunteering: Improves community services

  3️⃣ Community meetings: Informs local decision-making

  4️⃣ Political parties: Facilitates political action

  5️⃣ Advocacy: Promotes social change
• What are civic duties defined as?

  Responsibilities towards the country
• Obeying laws and paying taxes are examples of civic duties.
• Civic rights are freedoms granted to citizens
• What are examples of civic rights?

  Voting and freedom of speech
• Civic rights include the freedom of assembly and religion.
• Match the civic duty with its example:

  Obeying laws ↔️ Following traffic rules

  Paying taxes ↔️ Filing income tax returns

  Serving on a jury ↔️ Attending jury duty when summoned
• Why is understanding civic duties and rights crucial for a functioning society?

  It relates to national identity
• In France, obeying laws and paying taxes are civic duties
• What are examples of civic rights in France?

  Voting and freedom of speech
• National identity in France is shaped by both civic duties and civic rights.