Unit One: Day One Citizenship

Learning Targets for Unit One I can: describe duties of citizenship describe responsibilities of citizenship compare and contrast duties and responsibilities analyze the role of citizen in a democracy identify the basic rights and freedoms of American citizens compare and contrast the 2 types of citizenship outlined in our Constitution

Characteristics of a Good or Responsible Citizen Citizenship Freedoms: • Speech • Press • Religion • Assembly • Petition Becoming a citizen Duties Responsibilities Characteristics of a Good or Responsible Citizen

Key Vocabulary Citizen: is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

Paths to Citizenship: Question: What are the 2 types of citizenship defined in our Constitution? Answers: Natural Born or Naturalized Amendment 14 - Citizenship Rights. Ratified 7/9/1868. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without du process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Incorporation The Supreme Court citing the 14th Amendment began to include the Bill of Rights in people’s dealing with state and local governments. The States must follow the National Constitution too. This is known as incorporation. Expands power of Court and Federal Government!

Key Idea: Duty Civic Duties: Things we are expected to do as citizens and if we don’t we may face legal consequences These include: Obey Laws Pay Taxes Serve in the Armed Forces if called Serve on a jury or as a witness in court

Key Idea: Responsibility 1. Civic Responsibility: These are things we do as good citizens by choice or voluntarily 2. The most basic responsibility is to contribute to the common good! 3. Pair Share…How do you contribute to the common good in the WCMS Community? These include: Register and vote Hold elective Office Influence Government by communicating with government officials Serve in voluntary, appointed positions Participate in political campaigns Keep informed about current issues Respect others rights to an equal voice in government

Think-Pair-Share: Consequences Write a list of at least 3 consequences to society if citizens did not perform their duties. Are there any legitimate reasons to not perform one’s duty as a citizen? Explain. What happens when duty conflicts with conscious? Write your response in your journal.

Journal Writing: Exit Slip Which of the responsibilities listed earlier is the most important? List the responsibility and in 2-3 strong paragraphs explain what you think.