The Difference Between Rights and Privileges

Mission Brief #79

🎯 Your mission

Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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Citizens can write letters to elected officials to share concerns or ideas. Representatives pay attention when many people contact them about the same issue. It is a powerful tool of democracy.

Key facts

Remember these

1Jury duty is a civic responsibility.
2Citizens can vote at age 18.
3Rights come with responsibilities.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

Which is a right protected by the Bill of Rights?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What does 'civic responsibility' mean?

How sure?😐 maybe

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