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Civics Corner

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Civics Corner

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  1. Civics Corner Part 03

  2. April 13 • May 25 • Last class = June 1 Saturday Closures

  3. Please remain standing and raise your right hand. Repeat after me: • I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God. • Do you understand what an oath is? • Yes, it is a promise to tell the truth • What did you just promise? • I promised to tell the truth. First Interview Questions!

  4. Why are you here today? • I’m here for my citizenship interview. • I want to become a US citizen • Why do you want to become a US citizen? • I love America! • I want to vote. • I want a US passport. • I want to live with my family. First Interview Questions!

  5. How are you eligible to become a US citizen? • I have been a permanent resident for (>5) years. • OR • I have been a permanent resident for 3 years and I’m married to a US citizen. First Interview Questions!

  6. Q11 - 20 Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

  7. Question 11What is the economic system in the United States? capitalist economy market economy Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  8. Question 12What is the “rule of law”? Everyone must follow the law. No one is above the law. Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  9. Question 13Name one branch or part of the government. Congress—legislative President—executive Courts—judicial Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  10. Question 14What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? checks and balances separation of powers Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  11. Study the Chart Supreme Court White House U.S. Capitol Congress President Supreme Court House of Representatives Senate Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  12. Question 15Who is in charge of the executive branch? the President Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  13. Question 16Who makes federal laws? Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  14. Question 17What are two parts of the U.S. Congress? the Senate the House of Representatives Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  15. Question 18How many U.S. Senators are there? Kamala Harris (CA) Diane Feinstein(CA) one hundred (100) Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  16. Question 19We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? six (6) Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  17. Question 20Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators? DianneFeinstein Kamala Harris

  18. Geography Preparing for the Oath:

  19. Unit 2: The Flag • Write down the sentences that I dictate. Dictation Practice

  20. Unit 3: Branches of Government Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The Congress meets in Washington, DC.

  21. Unit 3: Branches of Government Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The President of the United States lives in the White House.

  22. Unit 3: Branches of Government Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The White House is in Washington, DC.

  23. Unit 3: Branches of Government Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

  24. Unit 3: Branches of Government Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The Congress meets in Washington, DC.

  25. Dictation Review • The Congress meets in Washington, DC. • The President of the United States lives in the White House. • The White House is in Washington, DC. • United States Senators meet in Washington, DC. • The President lives in the White House in Washington, DC.

  26. On my desk: • Did everyone sign in??? • If you are absent for 2 classes you will be dropped from the class. • Please fill in the Interview Date sheet. • Please email me your results after you’ve had your interview: amclin@cuhsd.org More Admin

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