4.10 Rights of Citizenship

Understanding your rights helps you recognize the protections you have and the role of your state and U.S. constitutions in maintaining your rights.

Let’s learn more about your rights. Khan Academy does a good job classifying and describing these personal, political, and economic rights. Watch each video listed below.

Personal Rights of Citizenship

These are rights that allow individuals to decide the best course of action for themselves, ensuring freedom from government interference in their private life, home, mind, and body. They define how an individual should be free from government intrusion.

YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG6SiMEK1tk

Duration: 4:59

Political Rights of Citizenship

These are the rights of citizens to participate in actions associated with governance.

YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCP23_xNf1A

Duration: 3:42

Economic Rights of Citizenship

These are the rights citizens have to control their own property, labor, and working conditions. They encompass the ability to make money and own possessions.

YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_XrGo15iBc

Duration: 4:29