Happy Tuesday Have a good writing utensil ready. Put your binder on floor.  Have a positive learning attitude.

Learning Targets To understand the levels of your citizenship To understand the levels of government To understand the levels of your rights  To understand the levels of your responsibilities

Citizen Me! ALL Part One the LAYERS to YOUR CITIZENSHIP

Which One is NOT Related to Citizenship?? Being legally recognized by a nation Having rights & responsibilities Being a member of a community Breaking all the rules

SIDE 1: Levels of Citizenship CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID

HOME LEVELS STATE CITY HOME SCHOOL NATION The people we live with make up the smallest “community” we belong to. Write “People I live with” here:

SCHOOL LEVELS Our school or workplace is a community, too. These are the people we interact with outside our homes every day. NATION STATE CITY SCHOOL Record the name of your school here… HOME

CITY You are a citizen of the city in which you live. LEVELS You are a citizen of the city in which you live. NATION STATE CITY Record the name of your city (or the city or town closest to you) here… YOUR TOWN SCHOOL HOME

STATE STATE/TERRITORY LEVELS Our country is made up of 50 states, a district, and 5 territories. You are a citizen of the state or territory where you live. NATION STATE CITY SCHOOL HOME Write the name of your state or territory here…

NATION NATION You are also a citizen of your country! LEVELS You are also a citizen of your country! NATION STATE Write the name of the nation where you are an official citizen. (Is it different from the nation where you live? Or do you have more than one? Write them all!) CITY SCHOOL HOME

Nation(s) of citizenship and residence Check Your Work! LEVELS Nation(s) of citizenship and residence NATION Washington  STATE Seattle CITY Eckstein MS SCHOOL “People I live with” HOME

Sources of Rights & Responsibilities SIDE 2: Sources of Rights & Responsibilities CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID

Where do rights and responsibilities come from? A. The President. B. Police officers. C. Different places, depending on the level of citizenship. D. Long documents nobody can read or understand.

United States Constitution NATION United States Constitution In the United States, we are guaranteed a list of rights in our Constitution.

NATION United States Laws Rights and responsibilities also come from laws passed by the U.S. Congress!

United States Constitution & Laws NATION STATE CITY SOURCES HOME SCHOOL NATION Record it here! U.S. Constitution/Laws United States Constitution & Laws

State Constitution & Laws Each state has its own constitution and laws that list rights and responsibilities of the state’s citizens.

State Constitution & Laws SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws Record it here! STATE CITY State Constitution SCHOOL HOME

CITY City Charter Cities usually have a city charter that tells how the city will run. It usually includes some rights and responsibilities of city citizens.

Cities laws called ordinances list more rules that apply in the city. City Ordinances Cities laws called ordinances list more rules that apply in the city.

CITY City Charter & Ordinances U.S. Constitution/Laws Record it here! SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws STATE City Charter & Ordinances Record it here! CITY SCHOOL HOME

Behavior Matrix/Eagle Code SCHOOL Behavior Matrix/Eagle Code Most schools have a school handbook that lists the students’ rights and responsibilities. (Mostly responsibilities – more about that later!)

SCHOOL Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code U.S. Constitution/Laws SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code State Constitution & Laws STATE City Charter & Ordinances CITY Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code Record it here! SCHOOL HOME

HOME Adults in Charge At home, the adults in charge decide what your rights and responsibilities will be.

HOME Adults in Charge U.S. Constitution/Laws Record it here! SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws STATE Adults in Charge City Charter & Ordinances CITY Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code SCHOOL Adults in Charge Record it here! HOME

Check Your Work: U.S. Constitution/Laws City Charter & Ordinances SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws STATE City Charter & Ordinances CITY Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code SCHOOL Adults in Charge HOME

SIDE 3: Rights! CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID

Rights are… A. Things adults get to do. B. Privileges the President has. C. Electric bulbs that let you read in the dark. D. A privilege or a claim to something.

Let’s just list a few examples: RIGHTS You would need a pyramid the size of the ones in EGYPT to list all the rights citizens have at each level. Let’s just list a few examples:

United States Constitution NATION United States Constitution Guarantees really BIG rights like freedom of speech, freedom to worship, and the right to a jury trial in some kinds of cases.

NATION United States Constitution These rights apply to everyone living in the United States!

United States Constitution NATION United States Constitution Voting in federal elections, running for federal office, and serving on a jury are rights only for U.S. citizens.

Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION RIGHTS Record it here! Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION STATE United States Constitution CITY SCHOOL HOME

State Constitution & Laws Your state constitution might guarantee the right to a free education or equal rights for men and women. State constitutions usually repeat many of the rights listed in the U.S. Constitution. But often they add more…

STATE State Constitution & Laws RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; equal rights for men and women Record it here! STATE Why do you think the U.S. Constitution doesn’t guarantee the right to an education? Should it? CITY State Constitution & Laws SCHOOL HOME

City Charter & Ordinances This gives you the right to services your city provides, like sidewalks or parks.

CITY City Charter & Ordinances RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Would it be a problem if the U.S. Constitution talked about sidewalks? Right to free education; equal rights for men and women STATE Right to use sidewalks and parks Record it here! CITY SCHOOL HOME

Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code SCHOOL Behavior Matrix + Eagle Code Hey! I don’t see any rights in my school behavior matrix. All I see is stuff kids aren’t supposed to do!

…are the flip side of responsibilities. Sometimes rights… …are the flip side of responsibilities. Rights Responsibilities

You have the right to bring a regular wallet. So if the handbook says you can’t do something… …it is silently giving you the right to do something else! You have the right to bring a regular wallet. No wallets with chains!

So school handbooks are usually the opposite of the U. S So school handbooks are usually the opposite of the U.S. Constitution because they list responsibilities instead of rights. Try out some examples of how responsibilities can silently tell you what your rights are!

“Do not throw food in the lunch room” is silently saying you have the right to: Eat in the lunch room!

“Students must be seated during athletic activities” is silently saying you have the right to: Attend athletic activities!

“No T-shirts with inappropriate slogans” is silently saying you have the right to: Wear appropriate T-shirts!

SCHOOL School Handbook What rights do you have at your school? Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; Equal rights for men and women STATE What rights do you have at your school? Right to use sidewalks and parks CITY School Handbook Have a locker, eat in lunchroom Record it here! SCHOOL HOME

The adults in charge at home give you rights that only apply at home. For example, you probably have the right to eat the food they buy, and you might have the right to watch TV and play video games. The adults in charge at home give you rights that only apply at home.

HOME Adults in Charge Remember: These are all just examples! RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; Equal rights for men and women STATE Remember: These are all just examples! Right to use sidewalks and parks CITY Have a locker, eat in lunchroom SCHOOL TV, video games, eat food Adults in Charge Record it here! HOME

Check Your Work: RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; Equal rights for men and women STATE Right to use sidewalks and parks CITY Have a locker, eat in lunchroom SCHOOL TV, video games, eat food HOME

Which Rights Are For EVERYONE Living in the U.S.? Freedom of speech Vote in federal elections Run for federal office Right to a jury trial

CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID SIDE 4: RESPONSIBILITIES!

Responsibilities are… A. Things adults have to do. B. Unpleasant activities nobody wants to do. C. Duties to other people, the government, or to society. D. Chores you do after school.

HOME The adults in charge at home give you duties you are only responsible for at home. For example, you might have to sweep the floor, get groceries… or even wash the dog!

HOME What responsibilities do you have at home? Record it here! NATION STATE What responsibilities do you have at home? CITY SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog Record it here! HOME

SCHOOL Well! I don’t have any trouble figuring out what my responsibilities at school are! They’re all listed right in the behavior matrix!

SCHOOL At school, you are responsible for following the rules. You already learned that school rules usually tell you what NOT to do.

SCHOOL What responsibilities do you have at your school? NATION STATE What responsibilities do you have at your school? CITY Behave in class. No backpacks or weapons Record it here! SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

CITY Laws that apply only within a city are called ordinances. City charters often contain rules, kind of like a school handbook.

NO person may have a dog that barks at night CITY If a city ordinance tells you not to do something... …then you know you have a responsibility not to do that thing. NO person may have a dog that barks at night

There is a $500 fine for noise after 10:00 pm. CITY Even if the ordinance just says what the punishment is… …you can still figure out you have a responsibility not to do that thing. There is a $500 fine for noise after 10:00 pm.

CITY What responsibilities do you have in your town? Record it here! NATION STATE What responsibilities do you have in your town? No barking dogs, No noise after 10pm Record it here! CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

STATE For example, your state might have taxes on property you own, on income you earn, and even on the stuff you buy at the store! Paying TAXES is one of the biggest responsibilities you’ll find in a state constitution…

STATE What do you think your state uses your taxes for? RESPONSIBILITIES NATION Property tax, income tax, sales tax Record it here! STATE No barking dogs, No noise after 10pm What do you think your state uses your taxes for? CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

United States Constitution & Laws NATION United States Constitution & Laws The Constitution creates a government that can’t work if people don’t participate! The Constitution does not have a list of responsibilities, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any.

NATION United States Constitution & Laws Jury duty is a responsibility U.S. citizens have to others and to the government. Could you have a jury trial if everyone refused to do jury duty? Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

NATION United States Constitution & Laws Voting is a responsibility U.S. citizens have to our society and the government. What would happen if NOBODY showed up to vote?? Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

? NATION United States Constitution & Laws What good is voting if you have no idea what you’re voting for? Staying informed is a responsibility we have to society. Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

NATION United States Constitution & Laws Sometimes rights and responsibilities clash! What would happen if you yelled “Fire!” in a crowded theater? Everyone in the U.S. has a responsibility to obey the law! The responsibility to public safety comes before the right to free speech! Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

NATION United States Constitution RESPONSIBILITIES Record it here! Jury duty; voting; staying informed; don’t put people at risk NATION Property tax, income tax, sales tax STATE Can you think of any other responsibilities you have to your country? No barking dogs, No noise after 10pm United States Constitution CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

Check Your Work: RESPONSIBILITIES Jury duty; Voting; Staying informed; don’t put people at risk NATION Property tax, income tax, sales tax STATE No barking dogs, No noise after 10pm CITY Behave in class. No backpacks or weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

Which Responsibilities Are Only for U.S. Citizens? Serve on juries Obey laws Vote in federal elections Pay taxes

ALL DONE! NICE JOB! Now, put your Citizenship Pyramid worksheet in the World History section of your notebook.