Editing Citizenship (section)

=== Responsibilities of a citizen ===
Every citizen has obligations that are required by law and some responsibilities that benefit the community. Obeying the laws of a country and paying taxes are some of the obligations required of citizens by law. Voting and community services form part of responsibilities of a citizen that benefits the community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ROLES, RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS |url=https://ympacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Civics-EOC-Review-CATEGORY-2-ROLES-RIGHTS-AND-RESPONSIBILITIES-OF-CITIZENS.pdf |access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref>

The [[Constitution of Ghana]] (1992), Article 41, obligates citizens to promote the prestige and good name of Ghana and respect the symbols of Ghana. Examples of national symbols includes the Ghanaian flag, coat of arms, money, and state sword. These national symbols must be treated with respect and high esteem by citizens since they best represent Ghanaians.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 July 2021 |title=Know your duties as a citizen of Ghana |url=https://www.nccegh.org/news/know-your-duties-as-a-citizen-of-ghana |access-date=10 May 2023 |website=National Commission for Civic Education}}</ref>

Apart from responsibilities, citizens also have rights. Some of the rights are the right to pursue life, liberty and happiness, the right to worship, right to run for elected office and right to express oneself.

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