Government/Civics Review

1. Government/Civics Review Kansas State Assessments

2. Rule of Law The student analyzes how the rule of law can be used to protect the rights of individuals and to promote the common good

3. Ideals of American society and political culture • The student understands core civic values inherent in the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence that have been the foundation for unity in American society Declaration of Independence Author: Thomas Jefferson Declaring Independence From: Great Britain and George III “We hold these truths to be self - evident, that all men are John Locke created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted John Locke among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of Jean Jacque Rousseau the governed, - That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”

4. Ideals of American society and political culture • The student understands core civic values inherent in the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence that have been the foundation for unity in American society The United States Constitution Article I: The Legislative Branch Parts: House of Representatives and Senate Article II: The Executive Branch Parts: President, Cabinet, and Bureaucracy Article III: The Judicial Branch Parts: Federal Courts (Supreme Court) State Courts Philosophe with idea for Articles: Montesquieu Purpose of Three Branches: Keep any branch from dominating

5. Ideals of American society and political culture • The student understands core civic values inherent in the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence that have been the foundation for unity in American society The Bill of Rights st 1 Amendment Rights Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly 2 Amendment Rights Right to bear arms nd Amendments 4 - 7 Rights for those accused of crimes 8 Amendment No Cruel and Unusual Punishment th 19 Amendment Women’s Suffrage th • Can you name any of the Philosophes who helped with these ideas?

6. Constitutional Powers • The student identifies and examines the rights, privileges, and responsibilities in becoming an active civic participant.

7. Rights, Privileges, and Responsibilities of an Active Citizen

8. What Does a “Good” Citizen Do? • Obey the Law • Pay Taxes • Respect Rights of Others • Pay Attention to Public Issues • Make an Informed Vote • Serve on Juries • Serve in Armed Forces • Volunteer within Community

9. How does the following quote apply to civic responsibility? "The world is run by people who show up."

10. What are the Qualifications to Vote? Must be… 1. A U.S. citizen 2. 18 years of age 3. Member of District for 30 days (varies from state to state)

11. How are the freedoms of speech, press, petition, and assembly related to the voting process?

12. What Happens in a Presidential Election Year? • Individuals announce their candidacy. • Use campaign staffs for platforms and gain media exposure. • Parties hold primaries/caucuses in states. • Parties hold debates between candidates. • Candidates are eliminated throughout. • National Convention where each party announces their official candidate. • Debates between parties with t.v. and internet exposure. • National election ran by states.

13. What Does a Political Party Do? • Make the voice of the public and their opinions known. • Citizens who wanted “change” voted for Barak Obama in 2008. • Allow large groups of people to act as one. • As Democrats, Republicans, Independents, or Libertarians • Nominate candidates for office. • Win elections for candidates. • Train young people as future leaders for public service. • Young Republicans, Young Democrats

14. Identify the Political Party’s Symbol…

15. What is a Party’s “Platform”? • A platform is how a party stands on the political issues of the day. • Examples: • Economy • Education • Environment • Energy • War on Terrorism • Abortion

16. Multinational Organizations

17. International Red Cross • A neutral organization who mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and to provide them with assistance • Improve health care – reducing infant mortality, combat infectious diseases • Respond to emergencies – with water, food, getting family members together • Floods • Hurricanes • Tornadoes • War

18. NATO • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • Purpose: to deter and defend against any threat of aggression against any member state; military alliance • # of members: 26 countries, including the U.S.

20. United Nations • Purpose: to keep international peace; to develop friendly relations among nations; to cooperate in solving international problems. • There are six different parts of the UN: • General Assembly • Security Council • Economic and Social Council • Trusteeship Council • International Court of Justice • Secretariat • Head the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

21. United Nations • 5 Permanent Member Nations • Great Britain • China • France • Russia • United States • Secretary-General • Ban Ki-moon