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Citizenship/Civic Responsibilities

Citizenship/Civic Responsibilities. Citizenship. State of being a citizen of a particular social, political, or national community Involves rights and responsibilities necessary to improve life for all citizens - Ex) voting or volunteer work Aliens Rights

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Citizenship/Civic Responsibilities

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  1. Citizenship/Civic Responsibilities

  2. Citizenship State of being a citizen of a particular social, political, or national community Involves rights and responsibilities necessary to improve life for all citizens - Ex) voting or volunteer work Aliens Rights Protections of the Bill of Rights apply to aliens Aliens cannot vote; most are exempt from military duty and serving on juries

  3. Citizenship by Birth • Jus soli - Law of the Soil - Most common form of citizenship • Birth to an American Parent • Jus sanguinis– “Law of the blood” • If only 1 parent is a US citizen • That parent must have lived in the US for at least 5 years; of after age of 14

  4. Citizenship by Naturalization • The only privilege naturalized citizens do not have is being eligible to serve and president or vice president • Qualifications for Citizenship • Entered US legally • Be of good moral character • Declare their support of the principles of American government and demonstrate knowledge of US history and government • Prove they can read, write, and speak English • Go before a naturalization court and take an oath of allegiance to the United States • To be denied: Draft dodgers, military deserters, polygamists, anarchists, Communists or followers of any other totalitarian system

  5. US Immigration Policies • Immigration has been a cornerstone of American domestic policy to meet the demands of the job market • Several attempts to limit immigration from certain parts of the world occurred due to racist views - ex) Germans during WWI and WWII - ex) Arabs with ties to terrorists

  6. Rights, Duties and Responsibilities • Right – power granted to citizens in a constitution • Duty – required action by a citizen of a nation • Responsibility - suggested actions by citizens that are not required

  7. Duties of US citizens Obey Laws – maintains order in society Pay Taxes – money used to pay for schools, roads, bridges Defend the Nation in Times of War Serve in Court – ensures fair verdict from your peers Attend School – learns skills for a career path, think critically and independently, form your own opinions

  8. Responsibilities of Citizens Be Informed of Major Issues - read papers, watch news, know your rights Speak Up and Vote - ensures people run the government not government running the people Respect others’ rights, respect diversity and contribute to the common good

  9. Quote on Civic Responsibility “The most powerful, and perhaps the only, means of interesting men in the welfare of their country which we still possess is to make them partakers in the government.” - Alexis de Tocqueville ACTIVE ROLE = CONTRIBUTION TO NATION

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