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    Nama : Rochmad Nur Kholis

    Nim : 23710463

    Fakultas : Hukum

    Program Studi : S1 – Ilmu Hukum

    5Th meeting
    Read the text below, then answer the question!

    RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


    The right and responsibilities that make up a democratic system are not unlimited, of
    course. Some restrictions are necessary. There are limited of fair play, of common sense, of
    safety. While people in democracy are free, they may not injure the health or the good name of
    others. Recognizing these necessary limits, let us examine the substance of democracy.
    First of all, there is freedom of speech and the press. This means that all citizens have the
    rights to speak their minds without fear of punishment. A person who can not speak think freely.
    Citizens in a democracy may join a meeting or convention to support their government
    and to debate a policy. They may argue, pass resolutions, or send petitions to the mayor or to the
    government.
    Sovereignty is the heart of democracy. It means that the people are supreme, not king, not
    a leader, not a clique of despots, but the people. The have no heredatery rights in their jobs. They
    may not hold office by force or fraud. Citizens in a democracy may belong to the party or their
    choice.
    Civil rights include the right to vote, to hold office, to have a fair trial to enjoy the
    priveleges of full citizenship.
    1. Are the rights and responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic state limited? Explain your
    answer
    • No, they aren’t. Because citizens has freedom of speech and the press. Beside that
    they may join a meeting or convention to support their government to announce
    their argue or petitions like as their opinion

    2. What is meant by freedom of speech and press?


    • This means that all citizens have the rights to speak their minds without fear of
    punishment

    3. What is the central idea of paragraph 4?


    • Sovereignty is the heart of democracy it means that the people are supreme

    4. What is meant by the motto “the people are supreme”


    • People who have the highhest position. Their jobs and hold office can not give the
    impact more than the people.

    5. In which article of the 1945 constitution do we find the ideas of paragraph 4 above?
    • Yes, we do. We can find that ideas in fourth aline of UUD 1945 constitutions

    6. What are the civil right according to the text?


    • Civil rights include the right to vote, to hold office, to have a fair trial to enjoy the
    priveleges of full citizenship

    7. They may argue, pass resolution........(par 3) what does the word “they” refer to?
    • Citizens in a democracy

    8. What is the meaning of sentence: they have no heredaty right in their jobs?
    • Their work will not affect and hinder their sovereign freedom as a people

    9. What are the right of Indonesia citizens according to the 1945 Constitution?
    • The right to work and a decent living: "Every citizen has the right to work and a
    living that is worthy of humanity" (Article 27 paragraph 2).
    • The right to live and defend life: "everyone has the right to live and the right to
    defend his or her life and livelihood" (Article 28A).
    • The right to form a family and continue offspring through a legal marriage"
    (Article 28B paragraph 1).
    • The right to survival. "Every child has the right to survive, grow and develop."
    The right to develop oneself and fulfill one's basic needs and the right to receive
    education, science and technology, arts and culture in order to improve the quality
    of one's life for the welfare of human life." (Article 28C paragraph 1)
    • The right to advance oneself in fighting for one's rights collectively to develop
    one's society, nation and state." (Article 28C paragraph 2).
    • The right to recognition, guarantees, protection and fair legal certainty as well as
    equal treatment before the law.” (Article 28D paragraph 1).
    • The right to own private property. The right to life, the right not to be tortured, the
    right to freedom of thought and conscience, the right to religion, the right not to
    be enslaved, the right to be recognized as a person before the law, and the right
    not to be prosecuted on the basis of laws that apply retroactively are human rights
    that are not can be reduced under any circumstances.” (Article 28I paragraph 1)

    10. What are the responsibilities of Indonesian citizens according to the 1945 Constitution?
    • Must obey the law and government. Article 27 paragraph (1) of the 1945
    Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia reads: "all citizens have equal status
    under the law and government and are obliged to uphold the law and government
    without exception."
    • Must participate in national defense efforts. Article 27 paragraph (3) of the 1945
    Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia states: "every citizen has the right and
    obligation to participate in efforts to defend the country."
    • Must respect the human rights of others. Article 28J paragraph 1 says: "Everyone
    is obliged to respect the human rights of others."
    • Must comply with restrictions stipulated by law. Article 28J paragraph 2 states:
    "In exercising his rights and freedoms, every person is obliged to comply with
    restrictions determined by law with the aim of ensuring recognition and respect
    for the rights and freedoms of other people and to fulfill fair demands in
    accordance with moral considerations and values. religious values, security and
    public order in a democratic society.”
    • Must participate in national defense and security efforts. Article 30 paragraph (1)
    of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia states: "every citizen has the
    right and obligation to participate in national defense and security efforts."

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