Civics

What is Civics? Civics- the study of the rights & duties of Citizens Citizenship- Rights & duties of members of a state

What is Civics? Citizen- Community member who owes loyalty to the government & is entitled to protection from it. Also, they must agree to follow a set of rules & accept the governmental authority

What makes you an American? What does it mean to be an American? What makes you an American?

Chapter 1 Section 2

Chapter 1 Section 2 Target: I can describe the distinction between legal and illegal immigration as well as the Naturalization process

Path to Citizenship 2 ways to become a citizen 1. Citizenship by Birth If you are born in the U.S. or U.S. Territory If one or both parents are a U.S. Citizen

Path to Citizenship 2 ways to become a citizen 2. The Naturalization Process 3 step legal process of becoming a legal U.S. Citizen

The Naturalization Process Who can become a U.S. Citizen? Alien- Non-Citizen (non-permanent) - come to work, school, or visit Immigrant- people who permanently move to a new country

The Naturalization Process Step 1- Sign a Declaration of Intention 3 Requirements Must live in the U.S for 5 years 18yrs old And live 3 months in the state you seek naturalization

The Naturalization Process Step 2- Interview & Examination Interview with a U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Must pass a extensive test on U.S history, politics and government

The Naturalization Process Step 3- Oath of Allegiance Attend a ceremony & pledge an oath to be loyal to the U.S. above any other country & obey our laws

Oath of Allegiance for Naturalization “I hereby declare, on oath that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or a citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.”

Lifelong Privilege Only the Fed. Government can take it away Denaturalization Because of Fraud during naturalization process Expatriation Becoming a naturalized citizen of another country Punishment for a crime Convicted of Treason

Aliens in America Illegal Aliens Visitors that never leave, sneak across the U.S. Border Can be deported- sent back to their country A projected 12 million illegal immigrants in America today

Aliens in America Legal Aliens Only 675,000 are accepted each year People with needed job skills, talents, and money who can invest in our economy receive the highest priority.

Aliens in America Legal Aliens Can hold jobs, own property, attend school and pay taxes Cannot vote, run for office, or do jury duty

Ch 1 Section 3

What is Government Government is the ruling authority for a community, or society. What do they do though? -The purpose of government is to provide laws or rules of conduct. Therefore limiting and preventing conflict between people, groups or nations.

What is Government Every government has 4 functions (see pg 22) Keep Order- pass & enforce traffic laws Provide Security- Prevent crime Prevent Crime Protect citizens from foreign attacks

What is Government Every government has 4 functions (see pg 22) Provide Services 1. Provide libraries, schools, hospitals, parks and utilities 4. Guide the Community 1. Manage the economy 2. Conduct foreign relations

Federal Government State Government County City (local government) Levels of Government Federal Government State Government County City (local government)

Types of Government Democracy- a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people, and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system. Direct Democracy- ex Ancient Greece- People meet and vote first hand, in person. Representative Democracy- ex U.S.- People elect representatives to vote on laws on their behalf. (same as a Republic)

Types of Government KING Abdullah OF SAUDI ARABIA Monarchy- ex Great Britain- King or Queen who inherits the position of power. Absolute Monarchy- Common upto 1600’s all powers of the state were granted to a single ruler. Totalitarianism- Used by many monarchs, in which rulers excerpt control over the people through the military.

Dictatorship

Dictatorships Ex North Korea - Kim Jong il -a person exercising absolute power, especially a ruler who has absolute, unrestricted control in a government without hereditary succession. per dictionary.com

Core Democratic Values (CDVs)

Core Democratic Values The Fundamental beliefs and Constitutional principles of American society which unite all Americans

CDV’s Fundamental Beliefs Life Liberty Patriotism Common Good Justice 6. Truth 7. Equality 8. Diversity 9. Popular Sovereignty 10.Pursuit of Happiness

CDV’s Life: A person's right to life can't be violated except if your life or the lives of others is threatened. Liberty: This includes personal freedom, political freedom, and economic freedom. This is the freedom for people to gather in groups. They have their own beliefs, ideas and opinions. People also have the right to express their opinions in public. Patriotism: The people or citizens show a love and devotion for their country and the values. They can show this by words or by actions.

CDV’s 4. Common Good: Working together for the welfare of the community or the benefit of all. 5. Justice: All people should be treated fairly in both the benefits and the obligations of society. No individual or group should be favored over another person or group. 6. Truth: They should expect and demand that the government not lie to them and the government should disclose information to the people. The government and its people should not lie .

CDV’s 7. Equality: Everyone has the right to Political, Legal, Social and Economic Equality. Everyone has the right to the same treatment regardless of race, sex, religion, heritage, or economic status. 8. Diversity: The differences in culture, dress, language, heritage and religion are not just tolerated, but celebrated as a strength. 9. Popular Sovereignty: The power of the government comes from the people. The people are the ultimate authority over the government.

CDV’s 10. Pursuit of Happiness- People have the right under the law to pursue happiness in their own way.

Constitutional Principles Rule of Law Representative Government Checks & Balances/ Separation of Powers Individual Rights Freedom of Religion Federalism Civilian Control of the Military

Constitutional Principles 1 Constitutional Principles 1. Rule of Law: Both the people and the government must obey all laws. 2. Separation of Powers: The executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government should be separate institutions so no one branch has all of the power.

Constitutional Principles 3 Constitutional Principles 3. Representative Government: People have the right to elect others to represent them in the government. 4. Checks and Balances: The powers of the three branches of government, executive, legislative and judicial, should be balanced. No one branch should be dominate. Each branch should have powers to check the actions of the other branches.

Constitutional Principles 5 Constitutional Principles 5. Individual Rights: Each individual has the fundamental right to life, liberty, economic freedom and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are outlined in the Bill of Rights and the government should protect these rights and not place undo restrictions upon them. 6. Freedom of Religion: The right to practice any or no religion without persecution by the government. 7. Federalism: The states and the federal government share power as outlined by the Constitution.

Rule of Law: Both the people and the government must obey all laws. Representative Government: People have the right to elect others to represent them in the government.

Checks and Balances &Separation of Powers

Individual Rights: Each individual has the fundamental right to life, liberty, economic freedom and the pursuit of happiness. These rights are outlined in the Bill of Rights and the government should protect these rights and not place undo restrictions upon them. Freedom of Religion: The right to practice any or no religion without persecution by the government.

Federalism: The states and the federal government share power as outlined by the Constitution. Civilian Control of the Military: The people control the military to preserve democracy.

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