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Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens
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Lesson Title: Citizenship – Duties and Responsibilities SOL: 3c,dEssential Knowledge /Question: What duties are expected of all citizens, and what are the ways individuals demonstrate responsible citizenship?Higher Level Question for Rigor: What would happen if each duty wasn’t followed by most citizens?Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, evaluation, synthesisMaterials: ppt, Tic Tac Toe assignmentVocabulary: civic duties, civic responsibilitiesProcedures / Instructional Strategies: cumulative review, group project about forming new country, ppt with slot notes, illustrate civic duties on left side, assign Tic Tac Toe projectLearning Styles Addressed: visual, auditory, kinesthetic Differentiation: Tic Tac ToeAssessment: Which purpose? Review, Tic Tac Toe assignment
Which early fundamental
political principle means that we
elect public officeholders to make laws and
conduct government on our
behalf?
Which early fundamental
political principle says that the
government and those who govern are bound by the
law?
Which early American document
stated grievances against the
King of England?
Which early American document
guarantees equality under the law with majority
rule and the rights of the minority
protected?
What are the first three
words of the U.S.
Constitution?
Which purpose of the U.S.
Constitution according to the
Preamble is being fulfilled when schools provide the flu
shot?
Which purpose of government
according to the Preamble to the Constitution is being fulfilled
when the police officers make sure we have peace here at
home?
Who must approve or
ratify amendments
to the Virginia State Constitution?
Who proposes amendments
to the U.S. Constitution?
Which early American
document was the first written
plan of government
for the U.S. but was too weak
to survive?
Group Activity:
Pretend that you are forming your own new
country.
What three things MUST all citizens do in your
country?
What three things SHOULD all citizens do
in your country?
Be prepared to share!
For government to be effective, citizens
must fulfill their civic duties.
Duties of Responsible Citizens
• Obey laws
Duties of Responsible Citizens
• Obey laws
• Pay taxes
Duties of Responsible Citizens
• Obey laws
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the armed forces if called
Duties of Responsible Citizens
• Obey laws
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the armed forces if called
• Serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Duties of Responsible Citizens
• Obey laws
• Pay taxes
• Serve in the armed forces if called
• Serve on a jury or as a witness in court
Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic
duties face legal consequences.
Responsibilities of Citizens(A responsibility contributes to the
common good.)
• Register and vote• Hold elective office• Influence
government by communicating with government officials
• Serve in voluntary, appointed positions
Responsibilities of Citizens(A responsibility contributes to the
common good.)
• Register and vote• Hold elective office• Influence
government by communicating with government officials
• Serve in voluntary, appointed positions
• Participate in political campaigns
• Keep informed regarding current issues
• Respect others’ rights to an equal voice in government
Responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary.
On the left side of your notebook, you need to illustrate in any way you wish
the four civic duties.
