Rights and Duties of Citizens

Match fundamental rights with civic duties.

~16 min Government

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Citizenship brings both entitlements and responsibilities.

In this lesson you will:

Name fundamental human rights.
Explain the duties of a citizen.
Show how rights and duties connect.

Fundamental Rights

Right to life.
Right to dignity of the human person.
Right to personal liberty.
Right to fair hearing.
Right to freedom of expression and association.
Right to freedom of movement and religion.

Civic Duties

Obey the constitution and laws.
Pay taxes honestly.
Defend the country when required.
Protect public property.
Participate in elections and community life.
Respect the rights of others.

Two Sides of One Coin

Your right to free speech carries the duty not to spread lies that harm others. Rights are limited where they conflict with public safety and the rights of others.

Rights and duties together

Right to education — duty to attend school and study.

Right to a clean environment — duty not to litter.

Right to vote — duty to register and vote responsibly.

Tip A right is not a licence to harm. The law may limit a right to protect public order, morality or the rights of others.

Practice

Name four fundamental human rights.
Name four duties of a Nigerian citizen.
Explain how the right to expression carries a responsibility.

Recap

Rights protect the individual; duties protect the community. Responsible citizenship balances both.

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Citizenship and Participation

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