Unit 1 bellwork

Bellwork instructions Everyday you will complete bellwork question posted on the board You will: Write the date Write the entire question (unless told otherwise) Answer the question

Monday, august 19, 2019 What do you believe it means to be a citizen of the United States? This is an opinion question, not right or wrong answer. You need to answer in 2-3 complete sentences.

Tuesday, august 20, 2019 How do you think a person becomes a citizen of the United States?

Wednesday, august 21, 2019 What is the difference between the law of blood and the law of soil?

Thursday, august 22, 2019 Which person would need to go through naturalization process in the United States? A. A girl born in Canada to 2 Canadian parents B. A girl born in Germany to 2 parents who are US citizens C. A boy born in a us military base in japan with a Japanese mother and American father D. A boy born in Puerto Rico to parents who were also born in Puerto Rico

Friday, august 23, 2019 Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person Being a legal resident of the U.S. for five years Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. Capital

MONDAY, august 26, 2019 A citizen received the notification below in the mail. What civic responsibility does this notification represent? Getting a driver’s license Appearing for jury duty Paying income tax Registering to vote

Tuesday, august 27, 2019 What right do citizens have? Attending public schools Owning property Holding a job Voting

Wednesday, august 28, 2019 Which example is NOT a responsibility of citizenship? Volunteering in the community Attending civic meetings Voting in elections Paying taxes

Thursday, august 29, 2019 Which principle is included in the U.S. Constitution? Rule of law Right to trial Capitalism Confederalism

Friday, august 30, 2019 The quote below is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon. Based on the quote, what can be presumed about the rule of law? It requires judicial review It promotes fair procedures It requires consistent application It promotes institutional transparency Well, when the President does it, that means that it is not illegal.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 The conversation below took place between two U.S. Citizens. Kevin: I do not want to visit a country where the police force operates like an organized crime gang. Peggy: I do not want to visit a country where the police make up evidence. What principle is important to these citizens? Representative democracy Freedom of speech Trial by jury Rule of law