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

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:

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

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  1. 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 Equal protection Due process

  2. CIVIC DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

  3. 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 • Duty • Responsibility • Petition • Tolerance • Draft

  4. 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.

  5. Amendments that protect these freedoms are: • Bill of Rights ( the first 10 amendments) • 14th Amendment • The Constitution also protects the equality of citizens through majority rule.

  6. Read in the textbook pages 120-124. • Get a bag of duties and responsibilities from the teacher. • Using the knowledge from your reading, decide whether each item is a duty or a responsibility and write it on your chart. • Make sure you match the right item with the correct picture as well!!

  7. Responsibilities of Citizens These 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

  8. 5. Participate in political campaigns 6. Keep informed on government issues 7. Respect other’s rights (=tolerance)

  9. 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?

  10. 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

  11. American soldier during the Vietnam War Section 2-3 Click the Speaker button to replay the audio.

  12. For Government to be effective, citizens must fulfill their civic duties. WHY?

  13. 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.

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