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Warm-up

Warm-up. Read this quote then answer the questions on your next clean left hand page. Answer these questions. You can either write the question and a brief answer or not write the question and write in full sentences.

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Warm-up

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  1. Warm-up Read this quote then answer the questions on your next clean left hand page. Answer these questions. You can either write the question and a brief answer or not write the question and write in full sentences. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, …are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.” • Where would you find this quote? • According to this quote, how can one be declared a U.S. citizen? • Why is the U.S. considered a diverse society? In the 14th Amendment Anyone born or naturalized in the US The US has experienced much Immigration and naturalization

  2. Check Homework 1. My name is Sam. I was born in Puerto Rico. Am I a citizen by birth? Why or why not? 2. My name is Marcus. I was born in Germany. Both of my parents are US citizens. Am I a US citizen ? Why or why not? 3. My name is Paul. I was born in Washington DC. Neither of my parents is a US citizen. Am I a US citizen by birth? Why or why not 4. We are the Smith family. My parents are both in the military. We live on a military base in South Korea, where I was born. Am I a citizen by birth? Why or why not? 5. My name is Lucia. I was born in the country of Costa Rica. Both of my parents are citizens of Costa Roca. My family moved to the US 2 months ago. Am I a US citizen? Why or why not? 6. My name is Susan, I was born in San Francisco, California. Am I a US citizen? Why or why not?

  3. Have your notebook out ready to start this lesson Rights of American Citizens This is the title of your notes for today. (Next right hand page)

  4. Daily Objectives • What basic rights are given to American citizens in the 1st, 5th and 14th Amendments of the Constitution?

  5. What are U.S citizens guaranteed? • Fundamental rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution

  6. What is the “Constitution”? • A document that outlines our formal plan of government Today is “Constitution Day” On this day in 1787 our new Constitution was ratified and made the new law of the land.

  7. What are our “rights”? • Privileges guaranteed citizens such as security, equality and liberty • However, few rights, if any are considered absolute (without limits)

  8. There are 3 key amendments that help protect our rights. 1) First Amendment RAPPS Religion- govt may not establish an official religion, endorse a religion or interfere in the free exercise (practice) of religion Assembly- individuals may peacefully gather Press- (news sources) have the right to gather and publish information even if it criticizes the govt Petition-individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials Speech- individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs

  9. Honors Activity Group Activity on the 1st amendment

  10. 2) Fifth Amendment • Protects citizens rights to the “due process of the law” • which means if someone is accused of a crime, the govt must follow established legal procedures

  11. 3) 14th Amendment • Extends due process to the actions of the state governments • Promises equal protection under the law “…No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the united States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of the law; nor deny to any person… the equal protection under the law.”

  12. Objective Check What basic rights are given to American citizens in the 1st, 5th and 14th Amendments? • Draw a line across the bottom of your notes. • In the left hand column, write “summary of ideas”. • In the notes column, write a few sentences about • what you learned in the lesson. Make sure you • address the objectives Exit Ticket

  13. Homework • Using the paper provided, make a 3-tab foldable • Fold it ‘hot dog” style and cut 3 slits evenly spaced on the top fold to make tabs • Label the tabs 1- 1st Amendment 2- 5th Amendment 3- 14th Amendment • Under each tab draw a picture representing the main idea of each amendment • Place it on your left hand page (under the warm-up or on the next page opposite the end of the notes)

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