1. Unit 2 Civic Responsibility
Family Dynamics
Unit 2
Civic Responsibility
Mrs. Lawson
Family Dynamics, CHS

2. 7.1 Match terms related to civic responsibilities
1. citizen – a person who formally owes allegiance to a government. In return, he or she
gains rights and responsibilities that are protected by the laws of the government
2. ecology – the study of the relationship between living things and their environment
3. environment – a person’s surroundings and everything in them, including both human and non-human factors
4. patriotism – love for one’s country

3. 5. responsibility- an obligation or duty for which a person is held accountable
6. rights-special privilege, benefit, or personal favor for which one is entitled
7. selective service – serving in one of the branches
of armed service
8. tax – a mandatory payment made by an individual
or organization to the government for public needs
9. volunteer- to willingly agree to perform a task or service to others without pay
10. voting – a formal expression of choice in some matter, often expressed by a written ballot

4. 2.1 Examine rights and responsibilities of citizenship
OBJECTIVES:
2.1.1 Name the individual rights and responsibilities as a citizen
2.1.2 Assess the need for citizens to be concerned with ecology
2.1.3 Analyze ways taxes are used to fund public services
2.1.4 Demonstrate accepted etiquette for symbols of organizations, community, or national designation, exploring the concept of patriotism

5. 2.1.1 Identify rights and responsibilities of citizenship
Citizens’ rights as listed in the Bill of Rights:
Vote for government representatives
Express your opinion freely and publicly
Receive an education
Travel freely within the country
Receive a fair and speedy trial
Enjoy equal protection under the law regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity

6. Citizens’ responsibilities: Stay informed Provide leadership Obey laws
Know about issues that affect the community
Provide leadership
Join clubs and organizations
Obey laws
Control crime
Begin with the home by discouraging crime
Get involved
Neighborhood Watch
Care for the environment

7. 2.1.1 Activity:
Each group is going to come up with a “Bill of Rights” for our classroom. You will need to come up with 10 Rights & Responsibilities and be prepared to defend them with reasoning.
Your group will type these up neatly and turn in for 100 points. BE CREATIVE!!

8. 2.1.2 State citizens responsibilities toward ecology
What is Ecology?
What can we do to help the environment?
don’t litter
recycle
respect public facilities
respect public property
ACTIVITY: Come up with a group project that would help our community and environment. How would you follow through with it, etc.

9. Upkeep of roads and highways Pay for education National security
2.1.3 List reasons for taxes
What are Taxes?
How are Taxes used?
Support the military
Health care
Upkeep of roads and highways
Pay for education
National security
Local Community
fire, police, parks & recreation

10. 2.1.3 Activity
Research and write a report on an area of public service that is paid for by local tax. Include the following: (area of service, specific services provided, any charges that users are required to pay, How a person becomes eligible for the community service)

11. 2.1.4 State appropriate behaviors regarding the Pledge of Allegiance, flag presentation, and singing of the National Anthem and school alma mater
The Pledge of Allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention and facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.

12. 2.1.4 Flag Presentation, Flag Code & Patriotic Customs
See Flag History Powerpoint
(Flag Codes)
(For Patriotic Customs)
ACTIVITY: Your group is going to create a classroom Flag. The group will then come up with 10 Flag Codes for the Classroom Flag. To be turned in for points.

13. When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.
Students should stand and sing when the school alma mater is played.

14. 2.2 Demonstrate ways to influence Government
OBJECTIVES:
2.2.1 Research Arkansas Voting requirements and procedures, including the requirement for selective service registration
2.2.2 Investigate local and state public officials to determine their stand on issues of interest

15. 2.2.1 State ways individuals and families influence government
voting
letter writing
boycotting
protesting
campaigning
ACTIVITY: Write a letter to your governor about an issue you feel needs attention.

16. 2.2.1 State requirements for voting
What are Arkansas's voter registration requirements?
To vote in Arkansas, you must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age. You must also be an Arkansas resident and must not claim the right to vote in any other county or state.
When do I need to register to vote?
Registration is available year round in Arkansas. However, in order to be eligible to vote in a particular election, but you must apply to register at least 30 days before that election.
Where do I go to register?
Registration is available at many places in Arkansas, including
County clerk's office
Libraries
Colleges
City offices
Many other public buildings

17. 2.1.4 ACTIVITY Our class is going to host a Mock Election
You may run for one of the following:
Class President
Class Vice-President
Class Recorder
You will need to create a poster explaining why you are the person for the job. These will be pinned on the wall until election day.

18. 2.2.1 State requirements for selective service registration
Who must register?
With few exceptions, all male US citizens and male aliens residing in the US and its territories must register within the period starting 30 days before and ending 30 days after, their 18th birthday.
How do you register?
Visit the nearest US Post Office, pick up a registration form, complete and sign it, and hand it to the postal clerk. The clerk will check the form against some type of identification, such as a driver’s license. You are not officially registered until you receive a registration acknowledgement from Selective Service. You should receive notice within 90 days.

19. 2.2.2 Investigate local and state public officials to determine their stand on issues of interest
You will need to research one Presidential Candidate and write a brief summary (1 page) about their stand on different issues.