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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Civic Responsibilities- Responsibilities U.S. Citizens must take on for society to function properly. Ex: Voting, volunteering Impartial Jury- Panel of unbiased citizens decide your guilt or innocence (6 th Amendment)

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Vocabulary

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  1. Vocabulary • Civic Responsibilities- Responsibilities U.S. Citizens must take on for society to function properly. Ex: Voting, volunteering • Impartial Jury- Panel of unbiased citizens decide your guilt or innocence (6th Amendment) • Sequestered- When a jury is isolated to prevent their decision from being influenced by the public.

  2. Warm-Up? • Why do you think it is important to question the media? • The media may have a bias or agenda.

  3. Which one of the following would not be considered part of the mass media? • NBC’s nightly news broadcast • The New York Times newspaper • The president’s State of the Union Address • Newsweek magazine • Which of the following is not a form of political activism? • Voting • Marching in protests of current immigration laws • Starting a petition against a new city ordinance • Sitting around the table with friends complaining about the gov’t

  4. Citizenship What is civics? The study of the rights and duties of citizens What is a citizen? Community members who own loyalty to the government and are entitled to protection from it.

  5. Who are American Citizens? 14th amendment states; anyone born or naturalized in the US.

  6. Two ways to become a US citizen • By birth • Born in any 50 states • Born on any American Territory (Guam, Puerto Rico or overseas base) • 1 or both parents are citizen • Children born on American soil except foreign diplomats

  7. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,Eastern Division of the Eastern Judicial     SSDistrict of Missouri I______________ having been first duly sworn, do hereby depose and state that I am a native of _______________now aged __________ years, and that it is bona fide my intention to become a citizen of the United States, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Power, Prince, Potentate, State and Sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to __________________________of whom I am at present a subject. [Signature]Sworn to and subscribed before me, at office in Saint Louis, Missouri, this __________day of _________A.D. ______[Signature]Clerk of said Court

  8. Extras • How long does your citizenship last? • Forever or unless you voluntarily give it up • Who grants citizenship? • Federal gov’t • If illegal aliens are caught what happens to them? • Deported: sent back to own country

  9. Civic Responsibilities and Duties • Responsibilities citizens must take on for US society to function properly • Voting, being informed, volunteerism, respect others rights, tolerance • Respect other people’s rights, beliefs & differences • Volunteers • People who sacrifice their time/energy even though they don’t get paid • Volunteerism is also a way for citizens to obtain “real world experience” • Civic Duties are things that we must do • Pay Taxes, obey the law, jury duty, attend school (until at least 16 years old)

  10. Many people see living up to their civic responsibilities as a matter of Patriotism

  11. Participation in the Judicial Process • Impartial Jury • Panel of unbiased citizens decide guilt/innocence rather than a Gov’t official (6th Amendment) • Voir dire • If either attorney feels that a juror may be biased against their side, then the juror can be dismissed

  12. Qualifications for Jurors in NC: • 18 yrs old • Speak English • No felony convictions • Sequestered • Jury is isolated to assure that their decision will not be influenced by others opinions

  13. Costs of Political Process • Voting, volunteering, and serving in public office all require: • Time • Money • Energy • Loss of Privacy/Personal Attacks

  14. Public Service • Public service can take many forms from helping out the elderly to cleaning up garbage on a highway. • Although this takes sacrifices, most people receive satisfaction from bettering society

  15. National Programs • Peace Corps • Est. in 1961 by Pres. JFK • Go to other countries and help • Americorps • Non-profit organizations • Ex: Red Cross • Job Corps • Provides educational and vocational training for “at risk” youth/young adults • Senior Corps • Older citizens who volunteer their time

  16. Civil Conflict • When conflicts between individuals can not be resolved Legal action is often the next step. • Cases that involve a small amount of $ take place in small claims court • Many cases never go to court and are settled by a pre-hearing settlement • Arbitration • When the two disputing sides invite a 3rd party to help them find a solution

  17. What term is this clip an example of?...We talked about it today. • Patriotism!

  18. REFLECTION • What does the word patriotism mean? How can I show patriotism to my country? • Summarize the differences between civic responsibilities and civic duties. • What are some of the costs of participation in the political process? • What are examples of public service? • Give examples of national volunteer programs. • What is an impartial jury? • What role does voir dire play in the judicial process?

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