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Four Basic Rights to Remember:
- You have civil rights, such as freedom of speech and religion.
- You have the right to work. No one can use your race, religion, sex, and national origin to deny you a job.
- All children under the age of 18 have the right to be safe and protected from harm.
- If you are a victim of a crime, you have the right to seek legal action. To report a crime, contact the police. If it is an emergency, call 911
Four Basic Responsibilities to Follow:
- It is illegal to harm or injure another person, including family members. Harm can include harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
- It is illegal to force a person to act against their will. No one can force you to marry or force you to work and not be paid.
- It is illegal to abuse children or leave children without adult supervision.
- It is illegal to purchase, sell, or use certain drugs, such as heroin and cocaine
Two Other Important Laws to Know:
- You must be 21 years old to purchase or consume alcohol.
- You must have a driver’s license to drive a car.
You also must learn about state and local laws. This includes laws related to smoking cigarettes in public spaces, housing, and fishing and hunting without a license.
Remember: There are many laws in the United States. Not knowing the law, does not prevent you from being punished if you break the law
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