Unit 4 - Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Citizens Differing Ideologies... People have different points of view about rights, roles and responsibilities as citizens. This can be linked to many factors ideological beliefs and values and personal – experiences. Respect for Law and Order one responsibility of citizenship is to obey the laws of the community in which you live. These laws are part of a contract we agree to follow as citizens of a community. Laws can be adapted from citizen feedback. Justice system police officers, judges, prosecutors, ensure the laws are followed. – More than just the responsibility to follow the laws.... COP Citizens on Patrol keeping communities safe – – Guardian Angels volunteers to enforce community laws. – Political Participation Why & How – A desire on citizens to affect change may encourage citizens in a democratic country to participate in the political process. Write a letter to your mayor, MLA, newspaper Circulate a petition school, community or online – Organize a rally to protest an issue Take an issue to the Human Commission if your rights have been violated Run for public office Join or support a political party VOTE! Join an Interest (Amnesty International protecting human rights. Example Idle No – – More) Humanitarianism
Unit 4 - Rights, Roles and Responsibilities of Citizens Differing Ideologies... People have different points of view about rights, roles and responsibilities as citizens. This can be linked to many factors – ideological beliefs and values and personal experiences. Respect for Law and Order one responsibility of citizenship is to obey the laws of the community in which you live. These laws are part of a contract we agree to follow as citizens of a community. Laws can be adapted from citizen feedback. Justice system – police officers, judges, prosecutors, ensure the laws are followed. More than just the responsibility to follow the laws.... COP – Citizens on Patrol – keeping communities safe Guardian Angels – volunteers to enforce community laws. Political Participation – Why & How A desire on citizens to affect change may encourage citizens in a democratic country to participate in the political process. Write a letter to your mayor, MLA, newspaper Circulate a petition – school, community or online Organize a rally to protest an issue Take an issue to the Human Commission if your rights have been violated Run for public office Join or support a political party VOTE! Join an Interest (Amnesty International – protecting human rights. Example – Idle No More) Humanitarianism
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