My Rights, My Duties & Public Interest
My Rights, My Duties & Public Interest
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My Rights, My Duties & Public Interest
What do you already know about rights and duties?
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to recall your rights and duties as a citizen, define public interest, and describe qualities of a good citizen.
Key Words
Right, Duty, Constitution, Public Interest, Citizen, Equality.
Can you name one right and one duty of a citizen in Qatar?
Rights in the Qatari Constitution
Key rights: Article 25 (Education), Article 23 (Health), Articles 18 & 34 (Equality).
The Right to Education
All children in Qatar have the right to go to school and learn.
The Right to Health
Everyone has the right to good healthcare and to be treated when they are sick.
The Right to Equality
Every citizen is treated equally, no matter their background.
Rights vs Duties
A right is something you are allowed to do or have, like education or protection.
What is a Right?
A duty is something you should do, like obeying laws or respecting others.
What is a Duty?
Five Duties of a Good Citizen
1. Obey the law 2. Protect public property 3. Respect others 4. Help in emergencies 5. Be honest and fair
What is Public Interest?
Public interest means things that are good for everyone in society, like parks and clean streets.
Examples of Public Property
Public property includes schools, hospitals, playgrounds, and roads. We must help keep them safe and clean.
How Can You Care for Public Property?
How Can You Care for Public Property?
Do not litter, report damage, and respect shared spaces. Every citizen plays a part.
Qualities of a Good Citizen
A good citizen is honest, helps others, respects laws, and cares for the community.
Review & Reflection
Answer the following questions:
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
