UNIT 1 CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship A. What is a citizen? Civics?

Citizenship B. Qualities? Duties (have to) Obey law Attend school Pay taxes Serve in armed forces Appear in court

Citizenship B. Qualities? Responsibilities (should do) Vote (best way we voice our opinion) Being informed Take part in government Help your community e. Respect others and their rights

Citizenship C. How to become a citizen? Native-born Naturalization Parents are citizens Parents are under U.S. authority Naturalization Live in US for 5 years & speak English Declaration of intention Petition for naturalization Petition witnessed Examination oath

Citizenship D. Good citizenship at Home Consider others view points Respect others rights Be interested in others activities Share problems and items of interest

Citizenship 2. School Learn to work with others Take part in class work Take advantage of opportunity to learn Take part in extracurricular activities

Citizenship 3. Community Take part in activities recreation Respect the rights of others Volunteer (community improvements, fire, rescue squad, charities)

Citizenship I. Volunteers Costs and benefits Provides services government doesn’t Provides services communities cannot afford Saves tax money and tax hikes Promotes citizenship by allowing citizens to become involved

Citizenship II. Role of government Types of government What is government? Power/authority that rules on behalf of people Types of government Absolute monarchy (by birth); King or Queen Dictatorship (by force); ex. Hitler or Saddam Democracy (by the people) Direct, representative or republic

Citizenship C. Why do we need government Makes it possible to live together without anarchy Performs or provides many services Provides rules and laws Enables ideals to be put into practice Liberty, freedom, pursuit of happiness

Citizenship III. Need for laws Guide people Protect people Prevent Anarchy

Citizenship IV. Methods of informing citizens of laws Mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, internet) Schools Appropriate agencies

Citizenship V. Consequences of obeying or not obeying laws Obeying Allows people to interact Promotes personal safety Provides organization Allows society to function

Citizenship Not obeying Prison Personal harm Increase taxes Increase in price of store items Increase in insurance Privileges taken away