Rights, Privileges, Laws, or Responsibilities Created by The University of North Texas in partnership with the Texas Education Agency
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 2 Directions: Read the definitions of rights, privileges, laws, and responsibilities. Read the statement on each of the following slides. Decide which category each statement belongs. Keep track of how many you get correct.
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 3 Rights: Legal claims that are due to a person by law Privileges: Special benefits or advantages that a person receives Laws: Rules established by government Responsibilities: Obligations or duties to perform
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 4 You must do your homework before going to bed. Responsibility
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 5 Your class gets an extra recess. Privilege
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 6 You must drive the speed limit. Law
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 7 You may practice whatever religion you choose. Right
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 8 You may not steal from anyone. Law
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 9 You must obey traffic signals. Law
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 10 You may live wherever you choose. Right
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 11 You may attend public schools to receive an education. Right
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 12 You must pay taxes. Law
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 13 You should not litter. Law
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 14 You should obey your parents. Responsibility
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 15 You may vote in elections when you turn 18. Right
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 16 You must have a license to drive Law
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 17 You may receive an allowance. Privilege
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 18 You should do chores and help out at home. Responsibility
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 19 You get to stay up late. Privilege
UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © All Rights reserved. 20 You may not hurt or injure another person. Law