Active Civic Life Page 59 Why was the butcher arrested? The police caught him chop- lifting! Standard 3e Essential Understandings: A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens. Essential Questions: In what ways do citizens participate in community service? Vocabulary: League of Women Voters, Candy Questions What hat is the Governor wearing when he suggests to the General Assembly a bill they should pass? Which level of government usually handles education, health, and the environment? Tensions exist when federal mandates require state actions without adequate _________. Name the two houses of our bicameral Virginia General Assembly. What part of the U.S. Constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government? Who may impeach a President or federal judge? What is the highest court in the land? Who may propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Who must ratify amendments to the Virginia State Constitution? Who appoints ambassadors, cabinet officers, and Supreme Court justices? A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens. Ways for citizens to participate in community services Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g. League of Women Voters.) Ways for citizens to participate in community services Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g. League of Women Voters.) Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g. environment, public health, and safety, education) Ways for citizens to participate in community services Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g. League of Women Voters.) Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g. environment, public health, and safety, education) Help to make the community a good place to work and live (e.g. Becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes) Where is the love? httpshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W pYeekQkAdcwww.youtube.com/watch?v= WpYeekQkAdchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W pYeekQkAdcwww.youtube.com/watch?v= WpYeekQkAdc Personal Traits of Good Citizens Trustworthiness and honesty Courtesy and respect for the rights of others Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance Personal Traits of Good Citizens Trustworthiness and honesty Courtesy and respect for the rights of others Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance Respect for the law Patriotism Participate in the school and/or local community Informed voter Effective participation in civic life can include: Formulating questions Effective participation in civic life can include: Formulating questions Analyzing information from a variety of sources Effective participation in civic life can include: Formulating questions Analyzing information from a variety of sources Expressing a position Effective participation in civic life can include: Formulating questions Analyzing information from a variety of sources Expressing a position Devising and implementing a plan Effective participation in civic life can include: Formulating questions Analyzing information from a variety of sources Expressing a position Devising and implementing a plan Practicing thoughtful decision-making in personal, financial and civic matters (e.g. voting and civic issues) The Lorax For page 16, choose either one of the following quotes. Write it down and decorate the page while we listen to The Lorax. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Its not. Dr. Seuss I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do. Edward Everett Hale How does The Lorax illustrate effective citizen participation?