Every citizen living in the country has
their own rights and responsibilities with respect to their history, culture,
traditions, beliefs and values. Every citizen has the freedom of expression on
what he believes is right or wrong in any aspect. The right to worship any
religion and belief and be respected on the choices he/she to do because of
his/her religion. The right to fair trial when faced with criminal liabilities.
The right to run to any governmental positions even without background on
politics or law. The right to live life and enjoy it.
<span>With every right comes great power and with
power comes great responsibility. The citizens are expected to be responsible in
supporting, defending and respecting the constitution and by-laws. Be always
informed about the issues of the country keep engaged in their democracy.
Participate in any communal activities and pay taxes on time and with honesty.
And respect others’ rights as well.</span>
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In 1869, the Fifteenth Amendment prohibited government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude". Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote in time to participate in the Presidential election of 1920.The Twenty-sixth Amendment, ratified in 1971, required all states to set a voting age no higher than eighteen. District of Columbia citizens had voting rights removed in 1801 by Congress, when Congress took control of that portion of Maryland. Congress incrementally removed effective local control or home rule by 1871. It restored some home rule in 1971, but maintained the authority to override any local laws. Washington, D.C., does not have full representation in the U.S. House or Senate. The Twenty-third Amendment, restoring U.S. Presidential Election after a 164-year-gap, is the only known limit to Congressional "exclusive legislature" from Article I-8-17, forcing Congress to enforce for the first time Amendments 14,15,19, 24, and 26. Amendment 23 gave the District of Columbia three electors and hence the right to vote for President, but not full U.S. Congressmembers nor U.S. Senators. In 1978, Congress proposed a constitutional amendment that would have restored to the District a full seat for representation in the Congress as well. This amendment failed to receive ratification by sufficient number of states within the seven years required.
