Laws, Rights, and Responsibilities

Explore rights, laws, and responsibilities! Kids learn essential civics concepts.

Laws, Rights, and Responsibilities Watch the video on rights, responsibilities, and laws. Answer the questions afterwards. You may watch the video as many times as you need. What are rights? Duties, or things people must do Doing whatever you want Special things people are allowed to do What are laws? A set of rules that protect people and the things they own A set a rules made by the police department A set of rules that only adults must follow What are responsibilities? Special things people are allowed to do Duties, or things that people must do Special things that people do at their jobs Who makes the laws? Type your answer to the question in a complete sentence. Laws allow citizens to do what? Type your answer to the question in a complete sentence. What is a responsibility of a citizen? Type your answer to the question. Fill in the blanks by clicking on the correct word. The government makes the laws.The police enforce the laws.It is your responsibility to follow the laws.If you do not follow laws, you may lose your rights. Sort the items into rights or responsibilities. Rights Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Access to an education Vote at age 18 Freedom of religion Responsibilities Follow traffic laws Vote Do not use your freedoms to hurt others Do not steal other people's property Go to school every day