WARM-UP: * WRITE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND COMPLETE THE FILL IN THE BLANK ON A PIECE OF LOOSE LEAF PAPER * PLACE IT IN YOUR BINDER.

1. The two ways to become an American citizen are _______________ and _______________________.

2. The ________ Amendment: defines _________________, gives citizens ____________under the law and _____________________of the law.

birth naturalization

14th citizenship

Due process

Equal protection

CIVIC DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Objectives

1. Identify the 5 duties expected of US citizens.

2. Identify 7 responsibilities of citizens that contribute to the common good.

Daily Vocab

DutyResponsibility

PetitionTolerance

Draft

AS A US CITIZEN, PEOPLE ENJOY CERTAIN RIGHTS

These are the liberties and freedoms given to all citizen.

Few rights, if any are considered absolute though.

Citizen’s rights and freedoms in the US are guaranteed by the Constitution.

In return for these rights, citizens owe allegiance to the government.

Amendments that protect these freedoms are: a) Bill of Rights ( the first 10 amendments) b) 14th Amendment

The Constitution also protects the equality of citizens through majority rule.

1. Read in the textbook pages 120-124.

2. Get a bag of duties and responsibilities from the teacher.

3. Using the knowledge from your reading, decide whether each item is a duty or a responsibility and write it on your chart.

4. Make sure you match the right item with the correct picture as well!!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENSThese are your civic responsibilities that you

should do to help your community. These help the community and the government.

1. Register and vote

2. Hold elective office

3. Communicate with government officials

4. Serve in voluntary positions

5. Participate in political campaigns

6. Keep informed on government issues

7. Respect other’s rights (=tolerance)

A BASIC RESPONSIBILITY

OF CITIZENSHIP IS TO CONTRIBUTE

THE COMMON GOOD OF SOCIETY

Which responsibility do you think is the most important to do and why?

DUTIES OF AMERICAN CITIZENS

These are your civic duties that you MUST do or you face legal consequences.

1. Obey Laws

2. Pay Taxes

3. Serve on a jury or witness in court

4. Serve in the armed forces (if called=draft)

5. Attend School

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American soldier during the Vietnam War

FOR GOVERNMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE,

CITIZENS MUST FULFILL THEIR CIVIC DUTIES.

WHY?

HOMEWORK Complete the

items on the other side.

This is due next class for a grade ( the 1st grade of the second quarter!)

Enjoy your 4 day weekend!

Be prepared for the field trip on Wednesday November 9th- your first day back.