1. Rights and Responsibilities

3.  Alcohol  Tattoos and Piercings  Handguns (concealed weapon permit)  Lottery Tickets  Tobacco products

4.  Live independently from your parents  Parents no longer required to support you  Obtain medical treatment without parental permission

5.  Form a group of two or three people, be sure that at least one of you has a computer today!  Go to SchoolSpace, and open up our class.  Lessons Tab > Unit 1 > Citizenship  Download the “So You’re 18 Pamphlet”  Download the “So You’re 18 Power Point”  Work with a partner to prepare to present your assigned slide. Using the pamphlet, you should be able to explain the statements and answer the questions presented. (everyone must speak)  You will have 15-20 minutes to prepare your presentation.

6.  Vote in national, state and local elections  What are the voting requirements?  Where do you vote?  How and where to register?  When to register?  What if I am away at college or in the military?  Run for certain elective offices

7.  When can you enlist?  What about the Selective Service?  How to register with the selective service?  What if I think I a exempt from the draft?

8.  What are the qualifications?  How are people called?  If called, do you need to go?  Can you be excused from jury duty?  What if you are still in school?  How long do you need to serve?  Do you get paid?  What if you need to miss work?  How often can you be called?

9.  Right or a privilege?  Insurance?  Traffic tickets?

10.  Underage consumption?  How serious is getting caught with a fake ID?  What if others are consuming around you?  What if you are caught drinking and driving?  Does drunk driving only apply to cars and trucks?  Can you lose your license before you are convicted?

11.  Legally responsible for all of your actions  What happens if charged with a crime after turning 18?  What can you expect to hear from the arresting officer?  What happens when arrested?  What is the deal with being released on bail?  What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?  What about a lawyer?  Can you really get in trouble for “sexting”?  What about using profanity?  What if you can’t pay the fine?

12.  Employment in all types of jobs  What about working conditions?  Can an employer tell you how to wear your hair?  What if you don’t get paid?  Can you be fired for any reason?  When are you entitled to unemployment and workers’ compensation?  What if you feel you have been discriminated against?

13.  Enter into a contract  What is a contract?  Must all contracts be in writing?  What if a contract is broken?  You can sue and be sued

14.  Apply for credit in your own name  What is credit?  How does a credit rating work?  What is collateral?  What are the dangers of credit cards?  What does bankruptcy really mean?

15.  What are your obligations as a tenant?  What are the obligations of the landlord?  Are security deposits necessary?  What does that phrase, “jointly and severally liable” mean?  Can the landlord enter the property any time he wishes?

16.  Child support and medical bills related to children  What is the legal aspect of marriage?  Does marriage require a license?  What obligations do parents have to their children?  What if the parent is not married to the child’s other parent?  What is meant by divorce?  Do both sides need to agree to the divorce for it to take effect?  Does the mother always get the children?

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