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Answer is either a Duty or Responsibility of Citizens

Something you should do Something you must do Obey laws Pay taxes Run for elected office Respect others’ opinions Serve in armed forces if called Register and vote. Responsibility Duty Duty Duty Responsibility Responsibility Duty Responsibility.

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Answer is either a Duty or Responsibility of Citizens

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  1. Something you should do Something you must do Obey laws Pay taxes Run for elected office Respect others’ opinions Serve in armed forces if called Register and vote Responsibility Duty Duty Duty Responsibility Responsibility Duty Responsibility Answer is either a Duty or Responsibility of Citizens

  2. CITIZENSHIP DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  3. QUICK NOTES What is a CITIZEN? Community members who owe loyalty to the government and are entitled to protection from it.

  4. QUICK NOTES Duty: Something you MUST do Responsibility: Something you SHOULD do

  5. OBEY LAWS TAXES DEFEND JURY DUTY Citizens’ DUTIES

  6. Go to SCHOOL! SMARTER CITIZENS = SMARTER COUNTRY

  7. QUICK NOTES What are DUTIES of Citizens? 1. Obey Laws • Pay Taxes 3. Serve in armed forces if called (Selective Service) • Serve on a jury or as a witness in court • Go to School! *Those who do NOT do these, may face consequences

  8. Defend Obey Laws Taxes Serve on Jury School D O T S S MEMORY GAMES “DUTY DOTS”

  9. RESPONSIBILITIES

  10. QUICK NOTES What are RESPONSIBILITIES of Citizens? • Register and Vote • Hold elected office • Influence government by communicating with government officials • Serve in voluntary, or appointed positions • Participate in political campaigns • Keep informed of current issues/events • Respect others’ opinions

  11. R A C C O O N Register and Vote Appointed positions Current Events Communicate with Gov. Office Opinions Vol-N-teer MEMORY GAMES “Responsibility Raccoon”

  12. COMMUNITY SERVICE

  13. QUICK NOTES In what ways do CITIZENS participate in community service? A democratic society requires the ACTIVE participation of citizens

  14. QUICK NOTES Examples of Community Service: *Support democratic institutions (League of Women Voters) *Environmental Groups *Public Health and Safety *Education/tutoring *Public Service *Nursing Homes

  15. IMMIGRATION

  16. THE GREAT AMERICAN MELTING POT

  17. Why do so many immigrants come to the USA?

  18. QUICK NOTES Who are United States CITIZENS? • Those born in USA • Those Naturalized

  19. QUICK NOTES How do immigrants become NATURALIZED Citizens? • Declaration of Intent • Live here 5 years • Study and/or take classes • Take Exam on English and US History and Government • Oath of Allegiance

  20. MEMORY GAMES I F S T A Y? EST NTENT IPPEE TUDY LLEGIANCE IVE YRS

  21. TRAITS OF "GOOD" CITIZENS

  22. 1 TRUSTWORTHY HONESTY

  23. 2 RESPONSIBILITY SELF RELIANCE ACCOUNTABILITY

  24. 3 RESPECT FOR THE LAW

  25. 4 PATRIOTISM

  26. 5 RESPECT OTHERS' RIGHTS

  27. QUICK NOTES What are personal traits of “Good citizens”? • Trustworthiness and Honesty • Responsibility, accountability and self reliance • Respect for the law • Patriotism • Courtesy and respect for the rights of others

  28. H A R P O Honesty andTrustworthy Accountability Respect for Law Patriotism Others’ Rights MEMORY GAMES

  29. QUICK NOTES The 14th Amendment defines citizenship: “All persons born or naturalized into the U.S., and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the U.S. and the state wherein they reside.” Immigration and naturalization have led to an increasingly diverse society.

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