1. Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
American Citizenship involves great privileges and serious responsibilities

2. Key Terms
Key Terms Naturalized Citizens Deport Draft Political Action Committee Interest Groups

3. Citizen Kane
Anyone Born in the United States is a US Citizen, but if they are born out of country and ONE parent is a US Citizen they too are citizens
Foreign Born people who come to the United States Legally Can become NATURALIZED CITIZENS and must go through a long process to become citizens
Legal Immigrants must follow the Same Laws as citizens and can be DEPORTED if they break the law while awaiting citizenship
Legal Imigrants can request Naturalization after living in the United States for FIVE years

4. I Pledge Allegiance
All Immigrants must be law-abiding citizens who can financially support themselves and have a knowledge of written and spoken English, US History and Government
When this is done, through a citizenship test, they pledge their allegiance to the United States through oath and get certificates of Naturalization
Naturalized Citizens cannot be President or Vice President and Can have their Citizenship taken away

5. You Said Duty…
Americans use the SOCIAL CONTRACT to make government effective.
People have the right to vote for elected officials and know the laws they pass and follow the laws
Paying Taxes is also a Duty of citizenship and help pay for the greater good of the people and community
When men Turn 18 they become a part of Selective Service and can be drafted into the military in times of war
Once Americans are Registered to vote they can also be selected to a jury to help protect the rights of the accused

6. Time to take Action
One of the most powerful rights of Citizens is the right to vote and people should become informed citizens on the issues and candidates we vote for
People have the right to help a candidate run for public office or support an issue, even if you are too young to vote
People can also give money to candidates through Political Action Committees that support a candidates ideas for government

7. Teamwork STILL makes the Dream Work
People can form and become part of groups that help influence government
Interest Groups help organize people, and money, behind a certain issue
People do not have to Join an Interest group to influence government, but groups can be more effective
In order to ensure your role in the government it is IMPORTANT to become involved in government

8. Lend a Helping Hand
Volunteerism is another important duty in our government
Some Communities have Volunteer fire departments and Law Enforcement, but it may be as simple as Neighborhood watches and patrols
People can donate Time, Money, and Blood to the Red Cross and help in times of emergency or join the boy scouts and girl scouts of America to help improve the community
People can also volunteer on their own to help the community

9. This has been another WORLD FAMOUS Mr. Green PowerPoint Presentation!
You now know the Basics of Government, but always continue to be informed citizens!!