Unit 1: Foundations of Government

Civics and EconomicsMrs. Dobak

Purposes of Government

Why do you need me?

Why do you need us?

Why do you need me?

Dumb Rules and laws!

Bell Ringer!

• Take out a sheet of paper Write the question #1: What would

the country be like without a government?

• Choose one of the following methods to answer the question….

• Write a summary • Brainstorm a list• Draw a picture

Remember this guy? Don’t be like him!!!!

Be supportive like this guy!!!!!!

Time To Find Your Partner!!

• Find a partner and decide who is partner A

And who is partner B!

Purposes of Government

•Why do we need a government?

•What does the government do for us?

•What services does the government provide?

Think About

It!

Time To Find Your Partner!!

• Find a partner and decide who is partner A

And who is partner B!

Provide Public Goods and Services

• Schools• Libraries• Transportation• Health

Department• Fire/Rescue

Protect Citizens

•Police•Military•Courts•Jails•Laws

Keep Order

•Laws•Police•Military•Courts•Jails

Homework Time!Write it in your planner!

Provide Public

Goods and Services

SchoolsLibrariesTransportationHealth DepartmentFire/Rescue

Protect Citizens

PoliceMilitaryCourtsJailsLaws

Keep Order LawsPoliceMilitaryCourtsJails

HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN YOUR NOTES!!!!!! Write a list of AT LEAST 10 ways the government is involved in your daily life!

Bell Ringer! What do the following pictures have in common? Write you answer in your bell ringer section!

Provided to the public by the government and paid for with taxes.

The are all PUBLIC GOODS AND SERVICES

Principles of a Democratic Government

• Our nation was not created by common culture, geography, or centuries of tradition. It was created by ideas!

These guys are fools! What is that smell?

See right here is my Brilliant idea!

Wasn’t that not my idea?

They didn’t include ANY of my ideas!

I believed I have passed gas…

1. Consent of the Governed

• People are the source of any and all governmental power. The people agree to be governed

2. Limited government

• Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do. The government has limits set on its power.

3. Rule of Law

•The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

Process The Info! Find Your Partner!!

• Find a partner and decide who is partner A And who is partner B

Now Process The Information!!!!!

•Partner• Discuss/summarize

the FIRST three Principles of government! You may use your notes but challenge yourself NOT TO!

•Partner • You will ALSO

Discuss/summarize the FIRST three Principles of government…BUT you may not repeat anything Partner A said!

4. Democracy

•In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

5. Representative Government

• In a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

Quad Discussion!

• Partner up and discuss the picture! What does it mean? How does the cartoonist feel about Democracy? Do you see a bias? Discuss the last two principles! Summarize them!

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Drawing Time!!!

• Draw each principle. THINK about the key words you highlighted!!!

Homework Time!Write it in your planner!

Provide Public

Goods and Services

SchoolsLibrariesTransportationHealth DepartmentFire/Rescue

Protect Citizens

PoliceMilitaryCourtsJailsLaws

Keep Order LawsPoliceMilitaryCourtsJails

HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN YOUR

NOTES!!!!!! Complete Homework

Purposes and Principles of

Government!

Bell Ringer!

As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. I gave up Austria but do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my (big, huge muscular) shoulders all day long.

Read The Quote Below and write who you thing said it…..

Civics

• Civics is the study of what is means to be a U.S. citizen.

• Living in the United States doesn't automatically make one an American citizen

• Residents of the United States can be aliens, or citizens.

ALIENS

• People who have left (emigrated) a foreign country and come to the United States legally.

• Have some of the same freedoms and legal rights as U.S. citizens, but they cannot vote in elections.

Citizen

• Legally recognized member of a country

• Has certain rights and duties under a government.

• Citizens of the U.S. enjoy all of the freedoms, protections, and legal rights which the Constitution promises.

Process The Info! Find Your Partner!!

• Find a partner and decide who is partner A And who is partner B!

So How do you Obtain Citizenship? There are Two Sources of Citizenship

BIRTH Naturalization

Birth

• Born in any state

• Born outside the U.S. but at least one parent is an American citizen.

Naturalization

The process by which people from foreign

countries become U.S.

citizens

Fourteenth Amendment

The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America defines citizenship: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Naturalization

1st File an

application

• The application asks for biographical information about the person. The person has his or her fingerprints taken, and provides photographs and legal documents.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Naturalization

2nd Take a

naturalization examination

• The examination tests the applicant’s knowledge of U.S. government and history. The applicant must also pass an English test.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Naturalization

3rd Appear for a court

hearing

• The applicant appears before a judge and asks to become a U.S. citizen. The judge will listen to the applicant’s reasons and will decide on naturalization.

To become a citizen, or to be naturalized, a person must meet certain requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old• Have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years• Be of good moral character and loyal to the

U.S. • Be able to read, write, speak and understand

basic English• Have basic knowledge and understanding of

the history, government structure and the Constitution of the U.S.

• Be willing to take an oath of allegiance to the U.S.

Bell Ringer!

“What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.  This is the price and the promise of citizenship.  This is the source of our confidence -” 

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Read The Quote Below and write your thought on it…..

~Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, 2009 Jan 20, Washington, D.C

Good Citizenship

Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Citizenship is not free. For our society to function, citizens must contribute

to the common good.

CHALK TALK TIME!!!

Write your thoughts….. What are some things citizens can do to contribute to the common good????

Duties of Citizenship

Certain actions are the duty of all citizens. These duties are the

"musts" of citizenship. That is, all U.S. citizens are required by law

to perform these actions. The duties required of all citizens are described in the Constitution and in the laws of the country

and the states.

Obeying the law

Our system of government

can work only if citizens

respect and obey the laws

Attending school

Education helps ensure that

citizens have the skills necessary

to join the workforce and

promote economic growth.

Paying taxes

Taxes pay for the many different services provided

by the government

Serving in the armed forces

Draft laws require men

meeting certain age and other

qualifications to serve in the

military

Appearing in court

If called, citizens must

report to serve as members of

a jury and must also

testify in court if called as witnesses

A DUTY YOU

MUST DO!

Responsibilities of Citizens

• In addition to the duties of citizenship, Americans have many responsibilities

of citizenship. These responsibilities are the "shoulds" of citizenship. That is, although citizens are not required by law to carry out these actions, most

Americans accept these responsibilities. They recognize that these are

important to the success of the country and the well-being of the people.

Voting

• By voting, each citizen plays a

part in deciding who the leaders of government

will be.

Being informed

• Citizens should stay informed about current events so that they can better

understand important

issues.

Taking part in government

• The quality of any democratic

government depends on the quality of the people who serve in it.

Helping your community

• Citizens should be willing to

give their time to help improve

their neighborhood, town, or city.

Respecting and protecting others’ rights

• The success of the United States depends on the protection of the rights of citizens.

All Americans must take part in defending human

rights.

A responsibilit you SHOULD

do!

A democratic society requires the active participation

of its citizens

Ways for citizens to participate in community service

•Volunteer to support democratic institutions:•League of Women Voters•Elections•Legislatures

Ways for citizens to participate in community service

•Express concern about the welfare of the community:•Environment•Public Health•Safety Education

Ways for citizens to participate in community service

•Help to make the community a good place to live and work by:•Tutoring•Volunteering

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

Personal traits of good citizens

Bell Ringer!

• Take out a sheet of paper #3: Write the question:Who or what influences you? (Think about the person you are, the

clothes you wear, the way you chose to behave, the music you like, favorite foods etc….)

Documents that Influenced the Constitution

Document Author Principle orGuarantee

Impacts

Charters of the

Virginia Company of London

King of England-

King James I

Guaranteed the colonists the

rights of Englishmen

Provided a government

for the Virginia colonyI will Protect you

Colonist…that is what governments do after all…….

Charters of the Virginia Company of

London

Document Author Principle orGuarantee

Impacts

Virginia Declaration

of Rights

George Mason

Rights later contained in

the Bill of Rights

Was the model for the Bill of Rights

I wrote this fine document in 1776. Then later the Bill of Rights looked strangely similar. hmmm

POW

That’s for accusing me of taking your ideas! I had many Influences going all the way back to the Magna Carta… so there!

Document Author Principle orGuarantee

Impacts

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Thomas Jefferson

Freedom of religion

Established a separation of church and

state

DO NOT CROSS

Here is Yet another super

profound document that will impact the country Forever, that I whipped up in my spare time…

No Biggie….

Document Author Principle orGuarantee

Impacts

Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson

Inspired by John Locke

Life, liberty, and the

pursuit of happiness

Unalienable rights

Declared the

colonies independe

nt of Britain

Yep…me again and all hand

Written…so don’t Complain about a

few notes!

Document Author Principle orGuarantee

Impacts

Articles of Confederation

Continental Congress

First form of government for the U. S.States would hold power

Created a weak central governmentLed to the

Constitution of the United

States

GOV

SHOUT IT OUTTIME!!!

Document Author Principle orGuarantee

Impacts

Charters of the Virginia

Company of London

King of England-King James I

Guaranteed the colonists the rights

of Englishmen

Provided a government for

the Virginia colony

Virginia Declaration of

Rights

George Mason Rights later contained in the

Bill of Rights

Was the model for the Bill of Rights

Virginia Statute for Religious

Freedom

Thomas Jefferson Freedom of religion

Established a separation of

church and state

Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson, primary authorInspired by John

Locke

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of

happinessUnalienable rights

Declared the colonies

independent of Britain

Articles of Confederation

Continental Congress

First form of government for

the U. S.States would hold

power

Created a weak central

governmentLed to the

Constitution of the United States

Declaration of Independence review

• The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It represents the official first step toward the separation of the 13 colonies from the control of Great Britain. The document was written by Thomas Jefferson.

Declaration of Independence

• *Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain

• *Declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain

• *Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)

• *Established the idea that all people are equal under the law

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Think About it!!!!!

The Articles of Confederation

• The Articles created a nation that was "a loose association of states." The state governments retained most of the power under the Articles, with little power given to the central (national) government. The central government received little respect and was not able to accomplish much because it had little authority over states or individuals in America.

The Articles of Confederation

• *Established the first form of national government• *Major powers reside • with individual states • *Weak central government• *Congress had no power • no enforce laws• *It was difficult to amend the

Articles and to pass laws• *Led to the writing of the

Constitution

Partner Discussion!

•What in the document could be a potential problem?•Would this potential issue compound into other problems?•What groups of society would this potentially impact?•Does the problem identified have a simple solution or need a complete overhaul?

Quad Discussion!

• Partner up and discuss the documents! Summarize them!

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Let us not forget……

The writings of Mr. Ben Franklin…

• My prize question therefore should be, To discover some drug wholesome and not disagreeable, to be mixed with our common food, or sauces, that shall render the natural discharges, of wind from our bodies, not only inoffensive, but agreeable as Perfumes.

• That this is not a chimerical Project, and altogether impossible, may appear from these considerations. That we already have some knowledge of the means capable of varying that smell. He that dines on stale flesh, especially with much addition of onions, shall be able to afford a stink that no company can tolerate; while he that has lived for some time on vegetables only, shall have that breath so pure as to be insensible to the most delicate noses; and if he manage so as to avoid the report, he may any where give vent to his griefs unnoticed….

• …It is universally well known, that in digesting our common food, there is created or produced in the bowels of human creatures, a great quantity of wind.

• That the permitting this Air to escape and mix with the atmosphere, is usually offensive to the Company, from the fetid smell that accompanies it.

• That all well-bred People therefore, to avoid giving such offence, forcibly restrain the efforts of nature to discharge that wind.

• That so retained contrary to Nature, it not only gives frequently great present pain, but occasions future diseases such as habitual cholics, ruptures, tympanies, &c., often destructive of the constitution and sometimes of life itself.

• Were it not for the odiously offensive smell accompanying such escapes, polite people would probably be under no more restraint in discharging such wind in company, than they are in spitting, or in blowing their noses.

Interactive Binder Homework

HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN YOUR NOTES!!!!!! Chose one of the documents and make your own document! Be sure to be creative and include the principle or Guarantee and Impact! Sign it like you co wrote it with the author!

Document Author Principle or

Guarantee

Impacts

Charters of the Virginia

Company of

King of England-King

James I

Provided a government for the colony

Declaration of Rights

George Mason

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Thomas Jefferson

Established a separation of church and state

Declaration of

Thomas Jefferson,

primary authorInspired by John Locke

Articles of Confederati

on

Continental Congress

Review

The rights of Englishmen were guaranteed to colonists in America

A. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

B. Declaration of Independence C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Articles of Confederation E. Virginia Statute for Religious

Freedom

The legal process by which an alien may become a citizen is called:

A. deportationB. AdoptionC. ImmigrationD. Naturalization

People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf….

A.consent of the governedB.representative governmentC.limited governmentD.rule of lawE.Democracy

Established the idea of separation of church and state and freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

A. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

B. Declaration of Independence C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Articles of Confederation E. Virginia Statute for Religious

Freedom

A ________________ is a legally recognized member of the United States.

A. AlienB. ImmigrantC. Virginia D. Citizen

Served as a model for the Bill of Rights

A. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

B. Declaration of Independence C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Articles of Confederation E. Virginia Statute for Religious

Freedom

Stated grievances against the King of England; established the idea that all people are created equal

A. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

B. Declaration of Independence C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Articles of Confederation E. Virginia Statute for Religious

Freedom

All of the following are traits of good citizenship EXCEPT

A.responsibility.B.accountability.C.self-reliance.D.church membership

The first form of government for the U.S. that had a weak central government

A. Charters of the Virginia Company of London

B. Declaration of Independence C. Virginia Declaration of Rights D. Articles of Confederation E. Virginia Statute for Religious

Freedom

While all citizens have both duties and responsibilities, Responsibilities

A. are illegal actions.B. carry consequences if they

are not fulfilled.C. are fulfilled by choiceD. are described in the Constitution of the United States.

The government and those who are governed are bound by the law

A.consent of the governedB.representative governmentC.limited governmentD.rule of lawE.Democracy

Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties

A.cannot vote in the next election.B.must pay higher taxes.C.face legal consequences.D.lose their citizenship.

The government is not all powerful and may do only those things that the people have given it power to do

A.consent of the governedB.representative governmentC.limited governmentD.rule of lawE.Democracy

A government where the people rule

A.consent of the governedB.representative governmentC.limited governmentD.rule of lawE.Democracy

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic purposes for

government?

A.Keeping OrderB.Protecting CitizensC.Collecting taxesD.Providing public goods and

services

Which of the following is a duty of citizenship?

A.Campaigning for a candidateB.Serving as a witness is courtC.Writing a letter to a

congressmanD.Registering to vote

People are the source of any and all government power

A.consent of the governedB.representative governmentC.limited governmentD.rule of lawE.Democracy

YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!