2007-05-31 18:33:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Our rights are freedoms guaranteed by the constitution. Our responsibilities are the mature things we do to exercise these rights. For example, voting is a "right". It is also our responsibility. Having a child is a right. Taking care of that child is a responsibility.
2007-05-31 18:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
a right is something you're entitled to such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
re·spon·si·bil·i·ty (rÄ-spÅn'sÉ-bÄl'Ä-tÄ) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. re·spon·si·bil·i·ties
1. The state, quality, or fact of being responsible.
2. Something for which one is responsible; a duty, obligation, or burden.
Basically a right gives you the freedom to act one way, but responsibility ensures you act the "right" way.
2007-05-31 18:45:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A right is what you have. A responsibility is what the other guy has.
Also...
A responsibility is the qualification that ensures your right isn't one.
For example, the press has the right to publish whatever they want, so long as they observe their responsibility not to do so.
2007-05-31 18:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A right indicates you can do something without legal ramifications. For example, you have a right to free speach. It doesn't mean you should excercise that right without consideration of your audience.
Responsibility indicates that you have an obligation and/or accountability towards something. For example, you have a responsibility to protect your child.
2007-05-31 18:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by Zeltar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To me, a right is something like an entitlement whereas a responsibility is an obligation.
2007-05-31 18:39:04 · answer #5 · answered by the redcuber 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every person has got the right to live & exist with his neigbour(literally) if your neigbour is kind.The right of freedom & right to stay safe where ever you go,. but that's not the case in today's society, you cannot trust anyone.Responsibility is a must if your starting a family, having a kid on the way will change you to a carefree person to a resposible provider. .Now the weight of resposibility is in your hands. So be dedicated to it!
2007-05-31 18:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by shines56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a right allows you to freely exercise an action. Responsibility requires you to maintain accountability of your actions.
2007-05-31 18:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by wtshimmin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other poster - A right is something you can do, something you have a law-given right to do.
A responsibility is something you should do or not do - something right or wrong, usually.
2007-05-31 18:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by Bocephus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u have a right you're protected by the law but when u have a responsibility you're doing something that's more morally
2007-05-31 18:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by bettygirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A "Right" is something you should HAVE. A "Responsibility" is something you should DO.
2007-05-31 18:38:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋