Rights and Responsibilities in Different Countries


This article explores the concept of citizenship and how it is defined by a country's constitution. The constitution is the basic document that establishes the values and government operations of a country, and it outlines the
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Slide2Do citizens in all countrieshave the same rights and responsibilities?
Slide3In most countries, a In most countries, a CONSTITUTION CONSTITUTION is the basic document of citizenship. is the basic document of citizenship. What is a constitution?
Slide4Tells what a country’s values are Tells what a country’s values are Tells how a country’s government operates Tells how a country’s government operates Tells what rights and responsibilities a country’s citizens have Tells what rights and responsibilities a country’s citizens have A constitution… A constitution…
Slide5Let’s see howconstitutions from some other countries compare to ours…
Slide6Region:Region: Capital City: Capital City: Language: Language: Population: Population: Area: Area: Asia Asia New Delhi New Delhi Hindi & English Hindi & English 1.17 billion 1.17 billion 3.29 million sq miles 3.29 million sq miles Introducing… Introducing…
Slide7Indian StudentsStreet View An old palace known as the Taj Mahal Performers in traditional Indian dress
Slide8India has one of thelongest constitutions in the modern world. This is only the Preamble! There are 444 articles in the Constitution of India!
Slide9It lays out specificrights, much like the U.S. Constitution.
Slide10COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “All citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression; “All citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression; Nothing…shall…prevent the State from making any law [that] imposes reasonable restrictions on [this right] in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, [or] public order, decency, or morality…” Nothing…shall…prevent the State from making any law [that] imposes reasonable restrictions on [this right] in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, [or] public order, decency, or morality…”
Slide11COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of the Press Freedom of the Press The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “All citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression…” “All citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression…” There is no separate “freedom of the press” in India’s constitution. There is no separate “freedom of the press” in India’s constitution. “Freedom of speech” works double duty! “Freedom of speech” works double duty!
Slide12COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: “Subject to public order, morality and health…all persons are equally entitled to..the right freely to profess, practice, and propagate religion.” “Subject to public order, morality and health…all persons are equally entitled to..the right freely to profess, practice, and propagate religion.” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
Slide13COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Equality Under the Law Equality Under the Law The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “ The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.” “ The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.”
Slide14BUT WAIT! BUT WAIT! The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: In di a’s Constitution says: “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India… to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement…” “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India… to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement…” Should the United States amend its constitution to say what India’s constitution says? Should the United States amend its constitution to say what India’s constitution says? x x
Slide15Region:Region: Capital City: Capital City: Language: Language: Population: Population: Area: Area: Europe Europe Berlin Berlin German German 81.7 million 81.7 million 137,846 square miles 137,846 square miles Introducing… Introducing…
Slide16Germans showing their patriotismA small town in Germany The large city of Frankfurt The German National Team (Soccer – they call it Football!)
Slide17Germany is madeup of many states, similar to the United States.
Slide18Also like the UnitedStates, Germany has a constitution.
Slide19COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “ Every person shall have the right freely to express and disseminate his opinions in speech, writing, and pictures and to inform himself without hindrance from generally accessible sources.” “ Every person shall have the right freely to express and disseminate his opinions in speech, writing, and pictures and to inform himself without hindrance from generally accessible sources.” “[This right] shall find [its] limits in the provisions of general laws, in provisions for the protection of young persons, and in the right to personal honor.” “[This right] shall find [its] limits in the provisions of general laws, in provisions for the protection of young persons, and in the right to personal honor.”
Slide20COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of the Press Freedom of the Press The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “ Freedom of the press and freedom of reporting by means of broadcasts and films shall be guaranteed. There shall be no censorship. “ Freedom of the press and freedom of reporting by means of broadcasts and films shall be guaranteed. There shall be no censorship. Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: [This right] shall find [its] limits in the provisions of general laws, in provisions for the protection of young persons, and in the right to personal honor. [This right] shall find [its] limits in the provisions of general laws, in provisions for the protection of young persons, and in the right to personal honor. Whoever abuses the freedom of expression, in particular the freedom of the press …in order to combat the free democratic basic order shall forfeit [this] basic right.” Whoever abuses the freedom of expression, in particular the freedom of the press …in order to combat the free democratic basic order shall forfeit [this] basic right.”
Slide21COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “ Freedom of faith and of conscience, and freedom to profess a religious or philosophical creed, shall be inviolable. The undisturbed practice of religion shall be guaranteed. “ Freedom of faith and of conscience, and freedom to profess a religious or philosophical creed, shall be inviolable. The undisturbed practice of religion shall be guaranteed. Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
Slide22COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Equality Under the Law Equality Under the Law The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “ All persons shall be equal before the law.” “ All persons shall be equal before the law.” Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: Ger ma ny’s Constitution says:
Slide23BUT WAIT! BUT WAIT! The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “ Men and women shall have equal rights. The state shall promote the actual implementation of equal rights for women and men and take steps to eliminate disadvantages that now exist.” “ Men and women shall have equal rights. The state shall promote the actual implementation of equal rights for women and men and take steps to eliminate disadvantages that now exist.” Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Germany’s constitution says? Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Germany’s constitution says? x x Ger ma ny’s Constitution says: Ger ma ny’s Constitution says:
Slide24Region:Region: Capital City: Capital City: Language: Language: Population: Population: Area: Area: South America South America Brasilia Brasilia Portugese Portugese 201 million 201 million 3.29 million sq miles 3.29 million sq miles Introducing… Introducing…
Slide25Brazilian StudentsIguazu Falls, Brazil Rio de Janiero, Brazil Traditional Brazilian dress
Slide26One of these is to getrid of poverty and reduce social and regional inequalities. Brazil’s constitution states that Brazil has four fundamental goals… Citizens celebrate a win on election day The Brazilian constitution
Slide27COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: Br az il’s Constitution says: Br az il’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “… the expression of thought is free, anonymity being forbidden…” “… the expression of thought is free, anonymity being forbidden…”
Slide28COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of the Press Freedom of the Press The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “… the expression of thought is free, anonymity being forbidden…” “… the expression of thought is free, anonymity being forbidden…” Like in India, there is no separate “freedom of the press” in Brazil’s constitution. Like in India, there is no separate “freedom of the press” in Brazil’s constitution. “Freedom of speech” works double duty! “Freedom of speech” works double duty! Br az il’s Constitution says: Br az il’s Constitution says:
Slide29COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “F reedom of conscience and of belief is inviolable, the free exercise of religious cults being ensured and, under the terms of the law, the protection of places of worship and their rites being guaranteed…” “F reedom of conscience and of belief is inviolable, the free exercise of religious cults being ensured and, under the terms of the law, the protection of places of worship and their rites being guaranteed…” Br az il’s Constitution says: Br az il’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
Slide30COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Equality Under the Law Equality Under the Law The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “ All persons are equal before the law, without any distinction whatsoever…” “ All persons are equal before the law, without any distinction whatsoever…” Br az il’s Constitution says: Br az il’s Constitution says:
Slide31BUT WAIT! BUT WAIT! The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “ Electoral enrollment and voting are mandatory for persons over eighteen years of age [and] optional for: a) the illiterate; b) those over seventy years of age; c) those over sixteen and under eighteen years of age.” “ Electoral enrollment and voting are mandatory for persons over eighteen years of age [and] optional for: a) the illiterate; b) those over seventy years of age; c) those over sixteen and under eighteen years of age.” Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Brazil’s constitution says? Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Brazil’s constitution says? Br az il’s Constitution says: Br az il’s Constitution says: “ The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged…” “ The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged…”
Slide32Region:Region: Capital City: Capital City: Language: Language: Population: Population: Area: Area: Middle East Middle East Tehran Tehran Persian & Turkic Persian & Turkic 67 million 67 million 1.6 million sq miles 1.6 million sq miles Introducing… Introducing…
Slide33Iranian StudentsIn the capital, Tehran Northern Iran Traditional Persian costumes
Slide34Iran’s constitutionstates that the Qur’an, or holy book of Islam, is the center of rule in Iran.
Slide35Iranians have theright to vote, just like we do here in the United States.
Slide36Iran’s constitutiongives citizens the responsibility to promote the values of the Islamic faith. These values include things like wearing modest clothes, not drinking alcohol, and observing other religious rules.
Slide37COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: Ir a n’s Constitution says: Ir a n’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” Iran’s constitution does not say anything about individual people having freedom of speech Iran’s constitution does not say anything about individual people having freedom of speech “Freedom of the press” must do double-duty… “Freedom of the press” must do double-duty…
Slide38COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of the Press Freedom of the Press The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “Publications and the press have freedom of expression except when it is where there is infringement of the basic tenets of Islam or public rights. In this respect detailed provisions will be laid down by law.” “Publications and the press have freedom of expression except when it is where there is infringement of the basic tenets of Islam or public rights. In this respect detailed provisions will be laid down by law.” Ir a n’s Constitution says: Ir a n’s Constitution says:
Slide39COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “ The official religion of Iran is Islam … and this principle will remain eternally immutable.” “ The official religion of Iran is Islam … and this principle will remain eternally immutable.” Ir a n’s Constitution says: Ir a n’s Constitution says: “ Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian Iranians are the only recognized religious minorities, who, within the limits of the law, are free to perform their religious rites and ceremonies…” “ Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Christian Iranians are the only recognized religious minorities, who, within the limits of the law, are free to perform their religious rites and ceremonies…” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”
Slide40COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Equality Under the Law Equality Under the Law The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “ All citizens of the country, both men and women, equally enjoy the protection of the law…” “ All citizens of the country, both men and women, equally enjoy the protection of the law…” Ir a n’s Constitution says: Ir a n’s Constitution says:
Slide41BUT WAIT! BUT WAIT! The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “ The preservation of the environment … is regarded as a public duty in the Islamic Republic. Economic and other activities that inevitably involve pollution of the environment or cause irreparable damage to it are therefore forbidden.” “ The preservation of the environment … is regarded as a public duty in the Islamic Republic. Economic and other activities that inevitably involve pollution of the environment or cause irreparable damage to it are therefore forbidden.” Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Iran’s constitution says? Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Iran’s constitution says? Ir a n’s Constitution says: Ir a n’s Constitution says: x x
Slide42Region:Region: Capital City: Capital City: Language: Language: Population: Population: Area: Area: Africa Africa Accra Accra English & Akan English & Akan 23 million 23 million 238,538 square miles 238,538 square miles Introducing… Introducing…
Slide43Ghanaian StudentsCapital of Accra Elders in traditional Ghanaian dress Children perform traditional dance
Slide44Ghana was the firstAfrican country south of the Sahara desert to gain its freedom. Celebrating Ghanaian Independence Day on March 6 th !
Slide45COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: Gh an a’s Constitution says: Gh an a’s Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech…” “ All persons shall have the right to…freedom of speech and expression… “ All persons shall have the right to…freedom of speech and expression… [But the government may pass laws that are] reasonably required for the purpose of safeguarding the people of Ghana against the teaching … of a doctrine which … encourages disrespect for the nationhood of Ghana, the national symbols and emblems, or incites hatred against other members of the community … [But the government may pass laws that are] reasonably required for the purpose of safeguarding the people of Ghana against the teaching … of a doctrine which … encourages disrespect for the nationhood of Ghana, the national symbols and emblems, or incites hatred against other members of the community …
Slide46COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of the Press Freedom of the Press The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom.. of the press…” “All persons shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, which shall include freedom of the press and other media…” “All persons shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, which shall include freedom of the press and other media…” Gh an a’s Constitution says: Gh an a’s Constitution says: The same restrictions for freedom of speech also apply to freedom of the press The same restrictions for freedom of speech also apply to freedom of the press
Slide47COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” “ All persons shall have the right to freedom to practice any religion and to manifest such practice…” “ All persons shall have the right to freedom to practice any religion and to manifest such practice…” Gh an a’s Constitution says: Gh an a’s Constitution says:
Slide48COMPARE IT! COMPARE IT! Equality Under the Law Equality Under the Law The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “No State shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” “ All persons shall be equal before the law .” “ All persons shall be equal before the law .” Gh an a’s Constitution says: Gh an a’s Constitution says:
Slide49BUT WAIT! BUT WAIT! The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: The Unit ed St at es Constitution says: “ All persons shall have the right to equal educational opportunities and facilities and … basic education shall be free, compulsory and available to all.” “ All persons shall have the right to equal educational opportunities and facilities and … basic education shall be free, compulsory and available to all.” Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Ghana’s constitution says? Should the United States amend its constitution to say what Ghana’s constitution says? x x Gh an a’s Constitution says: Gh an a’s Constitution says:
Slide50Take a look at yourchecklists. What similarities and differences do you see?