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Rights and duties of citizen 1

ClassNotes Team 1 MIN READUPDATED 18 JUN 2026

Civic education JSS 1 Second Term

Week 9

Rights and duties of citizen 1

Performance Objectives

The student should be able to:

  1. Explain the meaning of rights and duties.
  2. Mention the types of right of citizenship.

Content

Meaning of Rights

Rights are certain privileges enjoyed by every citizen of a country.

These are opportunities that are freely given to every citizen of a country or freedoms or privileges which citizens are allowed to have or do. These rights are usually contained and listed in the constitution of every country.

Types of rights

1. Right to life

2. Right to freedom of movement

3. Right to own property

4. Right to a fair hearing

5. Right to freedom of conscience and…