1. CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP Unit Essential Question:
Why is it important to be a citizen of the United States?

2. LESSON 1 CITIZENSHIP Lesson Essential Questions:
How would you define a citizen?
How do you define a citizen of the United States?

3. What unique family or cultural celebrations and traditions does your family celebrate?
A nation of Immigrants
13% of all Americans were born in a different country
98% of all Americans are descendants from families who moved to the U.S.
A DIVERSE POPULATION

4. What do you know about your family history?
Where did your family first come from?
When did it come to America and why?

5. IMMIGRATION PATTERNS Native Americans Arrive 20,000 Years Ago
1500s the Spanish Arrive
s N. Europeans Arrive
Forced Immigration
500K African Slaves
Mid million
Mostly Irish and German
million more
Mostly N. and W. Europe
million
Mostly E. and S. Europe
1920s Quotas Established
Since 1960
Hispanic & Asian Immigration
IMMIGRATION PATTERNS

8. Ongoing Transformation
BTW 1830 – 1930
U.S. pop jumps from 12 to 120 million
40m immigrants
Demographic Shifts
Urbanization
Industrialization
Migration
American Diversity
Racial Diversity
Ethnic Diversity
Religious Diversity
Ongoing Transformation

10. List 3 personal values that are important to you
From where do you obtain your personal values?
List 3 societal values that we hold as a nation.
From where do we obtain our national values?

11. Values and Institutions
Broad ideas on good and bad
U.S. Shared Values
What are they?
Shared values unite diverse groups
Declaration of Independence
Social Institutions
Family
Church
School
Volunteer Orgs.
Government Institutions
Emphasize Freedom
Based on Popular Sovereignty
U.S. Constitution
Values and Institutions

12. CITIZENS & CIVICS What is citizen? Member of community
Loyal to Government
Govt. Protection
What is civics?
Study of duties and rights of citizens
Ancient Greece
Males
Property Owners
Pay Taxes
Military Service
Modern U.S. Citizenship
Non-Discriminatory
Natural Born v Naturalized

13. Natural Born v Naturalized Citizens
Natural Born Citizens
Born in 50 States or D.C., Puerto Rico or U.S. Bases
Anchor Babies
If Born in a Different Country
Both Parents are U.S. Citizens
1 parent lived in the U.S.
Dual Citizenship
Naturalized Citizens
Legal Process to Citizenship
18 years old
Lawful resident for 5 years
Literate in English
Good Moral Character
Application & Interview Process
Citizenship Exam
Swearing-in Ceremony
Natural Born v Naturalized Citizens

14. Non-Citizens Losing Citizenship Expatriation Personal Choice
Denaturalization
Lie on application
Criminal Conviction
Treason, Sedition, Rebellion
Legal Aliens
Only 1 million legal immigrants/year
Family Members, Skilled Workers…
Resident and Non-resident Aliens
Pay Taxes and Govt. Protection
No Voting Rights or Run For Office
Carry I.D. Cards
Refugees
Fleeing Country to escape harm
Illegal Aliens
<1 million illegal immigrants/year
@12 million live in U.S.
Challenges & Issues of Illegal Immigrants

15. Lesson 2: Duties & Responsibilities of Citizens
Lesson Essential Questions:
What are the basic duties & responsibilities of the American Citizen?

16. Responsibility vs. Duty
What is the difference between a responsibility and a duty?
List 3 responsibilities you have as a member of the York Tech Community
What are the consequences if you don’t fulfill those responsibilities?
List 3 duties you have as a member of the York Tech Community
What are the consequences if you don’t fulfill your duties?

17. Duties of Citizens Duty Something required of us
Basic Duties of U.S. Citizens
Serve in Court
Jury Duty
Attend School
Compulsory Attendance
Obey Laws
Local, State, Federal Ordinances
Pay Taxes
Sales, Payroll, Income Tax
Fees for Services
Defend the Nation
Register with SSS
Military Draft
What are the consequences if you do not fulfill your duties?

18. Responsibilities of Citizens
Responsibility
Obligations we meet of our own free will
Be an Informed Citizen
Be Aware of Govt. Action
Know Your Elected Officials
Know Candidates for Public Office
Be an Active Citizen
Voice Concerns
Vote in Elections
Respect the Rights of Others
Be Tolerant of Diverse Groups and Opinions
Contribute to Common Good
Volunteer Time, Talent, Resources

19. What Would You Do?
If you were faced with the situation, how would you handle it?
Can you provide a real life example where you or someone you know were faced with a similar situation (you saw someone doing something they should not be doing)?
Have you ever witnessed someone be bullied?
Have you ever seen someone take something that was not theirs?...
How did you or the person you know handle it?
Why is it important to address these issues in our society?

20. Being Involved What is Welfare
Health, Prosperity, and Happiness of all members of a community
Donate Time & Money
Time and Service Without Payment
$300 Billion Donated Each Year
Spirit of Volunteerism
1830s De Tocqueville
To serve the community is to serve yourself
> 1 million charities in US
National Service Programs
Govt. Agencies
AmeriCorps, Senior Corps…

21. Lesson 3: Forms of Government
LEQs:
What is the purpose of government?
What are the types of government?

22. Group 1 – Basketball. Group 5 - Hockey Group 2 – Football
Group 1 – Basketball Group 5 - Hockey Group 2 – Football Group 6 - Volleyball Group 3 – Soccer Group 7 - Bowling Group 4 – Baseball
List the basic rules and structure of the game
How the ball/puck is moved
How many players can play at one time
Player positions and responsibilities
How points are scored
Major penalties/violations and consequences
How the game starts and stops
Time limits (if any)
What would the game be like if there were no rules?

23. Importance of Government
Keep Order & Provide Security
System of Laws
Protection of
Persons
Property
Rights
Resolve Conflict
Create Solution
Punish Perpetrators
Guide the Community
Public Policy
Create Solutions
Financial Plans
Govt. Relations
Law Enforcement

25. Importance of Government
Provide Services
Schools, Hospitals, Parks, Libraries
Utilities
Social Services
Soc. Sec, Medicare, Welfare
Health and Safety of Citizens
Levels of U.S. Government
Federalism
National = Supreme Law
50 State Governments
Local Government
Created by State Const.
Closest to Citizens
Police, Fire, Schools…etc.

26. Types of Government Representative Democracy U.S. Model Republic
English Model
Constitutional Monarchy
Majority Rule
Protection of Minority Rights
Principles of U.S. Democracy
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Consent of Governed
Individual Rights
Representative Govt.
Free and Fair Elections

27. Types of Government Authoritarian Government Power Held by 1 or a Few
Dictators & Absolute Monarchs
Socialism
Economy Controlled by State
Totalitarian States
Strict Obedience to Ruler
Little or No Rights
Examples of Totalitarianism
Historical
Roman Empire
Nazi Germany
Modern
Cuba
North Korea