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What is Civics?

What is Civics?. - Civics -Study of Citizenship and Government -Citizen community member who owes loyalty to the government and is entitled to protection from it. -Government The ruling authority for a community. The Common Good.

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What is Civics?

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  1. What is Civics? -Civics -Study of Citizenship and Government -Citizen community member who owes loyalty to the government and is entitled to protection from it. -Government The ruling authority for a community.

  2. The Common Good --The ultimate role of the government is to do the greatest good to the greatest number of people without harming others

  3. Why We Need Gov’t? -Make laws Help prevent conflicts and settle disputes -Keep Order& Security By using police and a court system -Provide Services Libraries, schools, parks, hospitals… -prevent anarchy -the absence of any form of government

  4. Levels of Government -National “The government” -highest level of authority -Provides the basic framework for citizenship -State -Local County City

  5. Levels of Government -National -State Makes laws for that individual state -when in that state citizens from other states must obey the laws -Local County City

  6. Levels of Government -National -State -Local “closest to the people” County ISS vs. CMS City Gun laws in NYC vs Lincoln, Nebraska

  7. Democracy -republics-- rule by the consent of the people (Synonym for democracy) -democracy -direct democracy-a form of government where each citizens has an actual say in the affairs of government -representative democracy-a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them

  8. Democracy What type do we have in the United States? Why? -democracy -direct democracy-a form of government where each citizens has an actual say in the affairs of government -representative democracy-a form of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them

  9. Monarchy -monarchy- -form of government led by a king or a queen -absolute monarchy Government has unlimited power to rule as they wish. -limited monarchy King is more of a figurehead with a legislature making most of the decisions for the country. (England today)

  10. Socialist -socialist- Type of government where individuals and government share ownership in major businesses and government takes on a greater role in citizen’s lives.

  11. Communist -communist- Type of government where the government owns and controls all aspects of life for its citizens

  12. Authoritarian -dictatorship-Type of government that is usually controlled by one person who allows very little freedom or opposition (Saddam Hussein, Iraq) -totalitarianism-Form of government where little freedom or opposition is allowed -oligarchy-Government that is ruled by a small group of people Oligos “a few” Archo “to rule”

  13. Religious -theocracy- Type of government that is ruled by religious leaders Vatican City Ecclesiastical, or sacerdotal- monarchical government.

  14. American Population -late 1700’s less than 4 million people -today Over 300 million -what caused the growth? immigration 1600-1700 Mainly English 1600-1850 African Slaves 1700-1800 Western Europeans 1800-1900 Eastern Europeans 1900-2000 Latin Americans birthrate/Life Span/Technology

  15. African Immigrants • did not come willingly (slaves) • estimated 500,000 Africans were brought to America for this purpose • WE ARE NOT A……. • Diverse Population • many different ethnic backgrounds, but many people do not identify themselves w/ one ethnic group

  16. Citizenship -What is a citizen? -2 ways to become a citizen (14th Amendment) 1. born a citizen -born anywhere in any part of the United States -If your parents are citizens no matter where you were born -possible to be a dual citizen at birth?

  17. Naturalization -naturalization -5 requirements -file an intent form Statement that you want to become a US citizen. -live in U.S. for 5 years If married to a citizen the wait is only 3 years -be 18 years old

  18. Naturalization -naturalization -5 requirements -file an intent form -live in U.S. for 5 years -be 18 years old -take naturalization test Interview with agency and take an exam. Then a decision is made by the USCIS. -take citizenship oath of allegiance to the United States. -if they have children under 18 they also become a US citizen.

  19. Can you lose your citizenship? • Only the federal govt can take it away- and it is rare. • Citizens may choose to give up the their citizenship. (you may have dual citizenship- be a citizen of 2 countries) How do you lose citizenship? • Denaturalization- cheating the process • Punishment for a crime- treason, trying to overthrow the govt., rebellion

  20. Legal Aliens • -Legal alien • Resident- established permanent residence but does not plan to become citizen. (Green Card) • 2. Nonresident- stay for a short specified time. EX. Journalist • Visa • Both MUST carry ID at all times • Immigration Act of 1990 • We now want people who have particular skills, talents, or money to invest in our economy • -immigrant • Person who moves permanently to a new county

  21. What ever happened to give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free?

  22. Legal Aliens -have written permission to be in the U.S. Visa / Green Card- Formal permission for a non-citizen to be in a nation -can’t vote or hold public office -have same legal rightsand protection from the government as citizens

  23. Illegal Aliens -Illegal Aliens Estimated over 15 million in US today -can not do anything legally in the U.S. vote, hold office, work -can be deported if found -The process of being expelled from a nation -why would someone come here if they would be an illegal alien???

  24. Transforming America • Census is a population count done every 10 years. • mid 1800’s people began moving from rural areas to cities • separation of blue collar and white collar workers • shift to service economy from a manufacturing economy (provide things for others as opposed to manufacturing things)

  25. Our Changing Identity • Current changes: • We are getting older • We are getting more education • Hispanic Americans are the fastest growing population group

  26. E pluribus Unum(on back of coins)…means “Out of many, one.” - reminds us that the diverse citizens of the U.S. join together to create one strong nation - linked by shared values & experiences - all of us descended from someone who immigrated here (land bridge)

  27. Homework for Tonight • Would you classify America as a Nation of Immigrants? Why or why not? • Should we be? Why or why not?

  28. Duties as Citizens Things We Must Do

  29. Obey the Laws

  30. Pay Your Taxes

  31. Defend the Nation

  32. Serve in Court

  33. Go to School

  34. Responsibilities Things We Should Do

  35. Be Informed

  36. Vote in Elections

  37. Participate

  38. Respect for Property

  39. Respect for Others

  40. Duties as Citizens Things We Must Do

  41. Obey the Laws

  42. Pay Your Taxes

  43. Defend the Nation

  44. Serve in Court

  45. Go to School

  46. Responsibilities Things We Should Do

  47. Be Informed

  48. Vote in Elections

  49. Participate

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