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Citizenship and voting

Citizenship and voting.

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Citizenship and voting

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  1. Citizenship and voting

  2. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge (deprive) the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” -Fourteenth Amendment

  3. Sources of Citizenship: a. “Law of the soil”- Born in United States or in American territories. b. “Law of blood” - Birth to American parent or parents c. Naturalization- Immigrants who wish to become citizens

  4. Which of the following would not describe a United States citizen? A. Someone born in the United States to vacationing French citizens B. Someone born in France with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen C. Someone who legally immigrated to the United States from France and has lived and worked in the U.S. for 10 years D. Someone who legally immigrated from France and completed the naturalization process Check for Understanding

  5. Who sets the rules for the process by which one becomes a naturalized United States citizen? A. Legislative Branch B. Executive Branch C. Judicial Branch D. Individual States Check of Understanding

  6. Duties of Citizens: -Obeying the law -Paying taxes -Being loyal to the American government and its principles -Serving on a jury -Registering for the Selective Service (males) Responsibilities of Citizenship: -Be informed -Vote -Respect the rights and property of others

  7. All of the following are civic duties EXCEPT A. Serving on a jury when called B. Paying taxes when due C. Voting when there is an election D. Registering for Selective Service (males only) Check for understanding

  8. http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=227 http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-presapp0605-31.html Sample Ballot/Approval Ratings

  9. Voter Turnout in the United States 2012 – 57.5% (93 million eligible voters did not vote) 2008 – 63.3% 2004 – 60.4% 2000 – 54.2% Minnesota – Highest voter turnout in the nation – 74.6% Hawaii – Lowest Voter turnout in the nation – 43.6% Minnesota-Highest voter turnout in 12/16 past elections Minnesota’s highest voter turnout: 2004 – 78.4% Why? -Same-Day Voter Registration -Raises Awareness-Civic Culture -Vibrant Political Scene Voting Statistics

  10. In order to vote in Minnesota you must A. Be at least 18 years of age B. Be a US citizen C. Be a resident of the state for the previous 20 days D. All of the above Check for Understanding

  11. Recall: A procedure in which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote. Referendum: When voters rather than the legislature vote on an issue. Initiative: A method by which citizenspropose (initiate) an amendment or a law. Ordinance: Legislation (laws) enacted by local governments. (i.e. cities, towns, villages, etc.) Voter/citizen Participation in Change

  12. When voters are called on to approve or deny an act of the legislature it is called a/an A. Recall B. Initiative C. Referendum D. Ordinance Check for Understanding

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