Term 1 Review

2.1-Citizenship To be a naturalized U.S. citizen (become a citizen) Read, write, and speak English Be of good character Resident for 5 years Pass a Civics/History test Pass an interview Take the Oath of Allegiance

2.2-Obligations versus Responsibilities Obligations of Citizens-Have to do. Pay taxes, follow laws, serve on a jury, Register for Selective Service Responsibilities of Citizens-Should do. Vote, community service, run for office, attend civic meetings

1.9-Rule of Law Rule of Law-no one is above law, everyone is treated fairly and equally, laws are consistent and worthwhile. Everyone, including the President must follow the law.

2.10-Media, individuals, and interest groups Represent a group with a particular interest (the environment, the elderly, teachers, airline pilots) Hire lobbyists-to go and make deals with lawmakers and influence government.

2.11-Propaganda Bias-one way of thinking over another. Seen a lot in election material. Choose one over another.

2.8-Political Parties Importance of Political Parties: Nominate candidates-(Trump/Clinton) Influence Policy (laws)-lawmakers from each party work to create laws that their party supports. Unite Government-connect with people who feel the same way as you politically. Create Balance-for lawmakers the majority party has the most, the minority has the least. Inform Citizens-run ads, send mail to help get their candidate elected.

2.9-Qualifications for office To run for President-must be 35 or older, a natural born citizen, resident for 14 years. To run for the House of Representatives-must be 25 years old or older, a citizen of the U.S. and live in the state you will represent. To run for the Senate-must be 30 years old or older, a citizen of the U.S. and live in the state you will represent.