top basic rights of a us citizen you need to know about
Last updated on September 26th, 2023 at 06:48 am
The protection of fundamental human rights is important for the United States. Globally, human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, right to work, right to education, and right to choose a life partner. Let’s discuss the five basic rights of a US Citizen.
The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is covered in the First Amendment, also known as the First Article. It allows people to speak freely without any fear. People have the right to share their opinions freely. Freedom of the press is also legally protected by the First Amendment.
US citizens receive a fair trial at every court level. The right to a fair trial is one of the fundamental guarantees of human rights in the US. Everybody has equal access to the courts under Amendment 6, Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Case.
US citizens have the right to access unperturbed media that is transparent and informative. The US Constitution allows people to have free access to all news and media outlets. The US government wants people to receive all the important information to make any decision.
The US constitution guarantees the voting rights of every citizen of the voting age. The eligibility to vote is governed by both the Constitution and state law. As per the 26th Amendment, every US citizen aged 18 years or above can vote. Free and fair elections are important for the United States.
The United States allows people to practice their religion without any fear. The US acknowledges the importance of a person’s religion, culture, and spiritual beliefs. The First Amendment also protects the religion of your choice.
These are the 5 basic rights of a US citizen. Let us know your remarks about human rights in the comment section below.
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