1. Strand 1
Rights and responsibilities
PPT 06: Responsible citizens

2. Rights and responsibilities
Rights and responsibilities go hand in hand;
they are two sides of the same coin.
Classroom Charter of
Rights and Responsibilities
We have the right to…
We have the responsibility to…
Do you know YOUR rights and YOUR responsibilities? 2

3. Social responsibility
Some organisations play a leading role in helping society to act responsibly. 3

4. A responsible citizen helps others
What a responsible citizen does…
A responsible citizen remembers to vote
A responsible citizen respects the rights of others
A responsible citizen helps others
Check out these placards.
What do they mean?
A responsible citizen uses their power wisely
A responsible citizen obeys the law
A responsible citizen is aware of how their actions impact others
A responsible citizen cares for and protects the environment
A responsible citizen works for the common good
Do you agree? What else could you add? 4

5. Responsibilities of society
Different people in society have different responsibilities.
Politicians
Teachers
Gardaí
Local communities, society and the world need responsible people. 5

6. CLASH!
When rights clash, being responsible sometimes means compromising.
COMPROMISE?
I have a right to sleep.
I have a right to party.
I have a right to pay a rent I can afford.
I have a right to make a living from my property.
I have a right to come into this country; I am a refugee.
We have a right to say ‘No’.
What does being responsible mean? 6

7. Young people (like you) taking responsibility
Being a responsible citizen is about now – and about the future.
We could do an action on this concept.
I agree, I have lots of ideas!
Taking responsibility seriously
Young citizens celebrating Europe Day
In what ways are you a responsible citizen? What plans do you have? 7