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Civic Responsibilities- Responsibilities U.S. Citizens must take on for society to function properly. Ex: Voting, volunteering Impartial Jury- Panel of unbiased citizens decide your guilt or innocence (6 th Amendment) Sequestered- When a jury is isolated to prevent their decision from being influenced by the public. Slide 2 Why do you think it is important to question the media? The media may have a bias or agenda. Slide 3 1. Which one of the following would not be considered part of the mass media? A. NBCs nightly news broadcast B. The New York Times newspaper C. The presidents State of the Union Address D. Newsweek magazine 2. Which of the following is not a form of political activism? A. Voting B. Marching in protests of current immigration laws C. Starting a petition against a new city ordinance D. Sitting around the table with friends complaining about the govt Slide 4 What is civics? The study of the rights and duties of citizens What is a citizen? Community members who own loyalty to the government and are entitled to protection from it. Slide 5 14 th amendment states; anyone born or naturalized in the US. Slide 6 By birth Born in any 50 states Born on any American Territory (Guam, Puerto Rico or overseas base) 1 or both parents are citizen Children born on American soil except foreign diplomats Slide 7 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Eastern Division of the Eastern Judicial SS District of Missouri I______________ having been first duly sworn, do hereby depose and state that I am a native of _______________now aged __________ years, and that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Power, Prince, Potentate, State and Sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to __________________________of whom I am at present a subject. [Signature] Sworn to and subscribed before me, at office in Saint Louis, Missouri, this __________day of _________A.D. ______ [Signature] Clerk of said Court Slide 8 Slide 9 How long does your citizenship last? Forever or unless you voluntarily give it up Who grants citizenship? Federal govt If illegal aliens are caught what happens to them? Deported: sent back to own country Slide 10 Responsibilities citizens must take on for US society to function properly Voting, being informed, volunteerism, respect others rights, tolerance Respect other peoples rights, beliefs & differences Volunteers People who sacrifice their time/energy even though they dont get paid Volunteerism is also a way for citizens to obtain real world experience Civic Duties are things that we must do Pay Taxes, obey the law, jury duty, attend school (until at least 16 years old) Slide 11 Many people see living up to their civic responsibilities as a matter of Patriotism Slide 12 Impartial Jury Panel of unbiased citizens decide guilt/innocence rather than a Govt official (6 th Amendment) Voir dire If either attorney feels that a juror may be biased against their side, then the juror can be dismissed Slide 13 Qualifications for Jurors in NC: o 18 yrs old o Speak English o No felony convictions Sequestered o Jury is isolated to assure that their decision will not be influenced by others opinions Slide 14 Voting, volunteering, and serving in public office all require: Time Money Energy Loss of Privacy/Personal Attacks Slide 15 Public service can take many forms from helping out the elderly to cleaning up garbage on a highway. Although this takes sacrifices, most people receive satisfaction from bettering society Slide 16 Peace Corps Est. in 1961 by Pres. JFK Go to other countries and help Americorps Non-profit organizations Ex: Red Cross Job Corps Provides educational and vocational training for at risk youth/young adults Senior Corps Older citizens who volunteer their time Slide 17 When conflicts between individuals can not be resolved Legal action is often the next step. Cases that involve a small amount of $ take place in small claims court Many cases never go to court and are settled by a pre-hearing settlement Arbitration When the two disputing sides invite a 3 rd party to help them find a solution Slide 18 What term is this clip an example of?...We talked about it today. Patriotism! Slide 19 What does the word patriotism mean? How can I show patriotism to my country? Summarize the differences between civic responsibilities and civic duties. What are some of the costs of participation in the political process? What are examples of public service? Give examples of national volunteer programs. What is an impartial jury? What role does voir dire play in the judicial process?