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Unit 1 Introduction to Civics

Unit 1 Introduction to Civics. What is a Citizen?. Four ways to gain U.S. citizenship You were born in U.S. or in one of its territories One (or both) of your parents were U.S. citizens when you were born You have gone through Naturalization

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Unit 1 Introduction to Civics

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  1. Unit 1Introduction to Civics

  2. What is a Citizen? • Four ways to gain U.S. citizenship • You were born in U.S. or in one of its territories • One (or both) of your parents were U.S. citizens when you were born • You have gone through Naturalization • You were less than 18 years old when your parent(s) were naturalized. • Naturalization • ATE-P35-LOG • Age 18 • Test on history and government • English Speaking • Permanent resident • 3 Months in current state • 5 years in the U.S. • Loyalty to the principals of the Constitution • Oath of Citizenship • Good moral character • Naturalized citizens have all the same rights as natural born citizens except the ability to be President or Vice President. • Citizens control their government by voting for their representatives. • You can give up your citizenship, or it can be taken away if you attempt to overthrow the government.

  3. List 5 ways that government affects your daily life.

  4. What is government trying to accomplish?

  5. What would life be like without government? Or…

  6. Question for thought:If you came to school every day for 7 hours with no classes, structure, rules, adults, etc… what would happen? Consider: • What would be some advantages/disadvantages? • What rights would you have? • What might stronger/smarter try to do? • What might weaker/less skilled try to do?

  7. John Locke • British Philosopher • 1632-1704 • Wrote “Two Treatises of Government” in 1689 • Huge influence on founding fathers

  8. John Locke • State of Nature – a condition in which no governments or laws exist • Natural Rights • Life • Liberty • Property • Are people generally GOOD or generally SELFISH? • Government requires CONSENT of the governed. • The main role of government is to PROTECTthese rights. • People create a SOCIAL CONTRACTto create a government to help ensure these rights.

  9. Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens • Rights • BENEFITS of citizenship • Duties • REQUIREMENTS of citizenship • Responsibilities • EXPECTATIONS of citizenship

  10. Rights The Constitution gives us the basic rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” • Some specific rights include: • - Right to vote • Right to free speech • Right to practice any religion • Right to a fair trial • Right to petition the government • Right to assemble • Right to bear arms • Right to be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures • Right to privacy in all matters in which the rights of others are not violated

  11. Duties • Obey the law • Defend the nation • How do we fulfill this duty? • Does everyone fulfill this duty? • Serve on a jury • Serve as a witness • Subpoena - a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure • Pay taxes • Attend school

  12. Responsibilities • Voting • Holding government office • Participating in election campaigns • Influencing government • Serving in the community • How many of these have you or your parents participated in? • Other ways you or your parents participate in government?

  13. Why do we have Laws? • To protect rights • To promote peace and order • To promote justice and equality • To settle disputes • To address and solve problems

  14. Laws We Follow In your notes, think of some laws that you follow (or don’t follow) every day. Laws we AGREE with Laws we DISAGREE with

  15. Power Write – 100-200 words Pick a specific law that you disagree with and explain: • Why do you disagree with this law? • What GOOD things might happen if this law was removed? • What BAD things might happen if this law was removed?? Examples of laws you might choose: ● Must be 14 to work ●Downloading free music is illegal ● Driving age is 16 ● Must attend school until age 16 ● Local curfews ● Drinking age is 21 ● Narcotics (drugs) are illegal ●Any other law you have cleared with the teacher

  16. Exam #1 – Intro to Civics • Readings: • Civics book: Pgs. 56-67 • We The People book: Pgs. 14-20 (John Locke) • Main Topics: • John Locke • Natural Rights • Role of Government • Who is a citizen? • 4 ways of becoming a U.S. citizen • The naturalization process • Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizenship • What is the purpose of laws? • Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer • Use Notes and Homework to study

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