1. Citizenship and the Rights and Responsibilities come along with it!!

2. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In its original form it read:
"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In its 1923 form it read:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

4. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
In its 1954/Current form it reads:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

5. KEY TERMS Alien – Citizen – Citizens’ rights Green card Naturalization
A person born in another country
Citizen –
A member of a particular country who has the right to live there
Citizens’ rights
Things to which a member of a nation is entitled;
Green card
A permanent resident card granted that allows an alien to live and work legally in the United States
Naturalization
The process by which an alien becomes an American citizen

6. Naturalization Requirements
General requirements A person must: • Be at least 18 years old • Be a lawful permanent resident (have a “green card”) for five years • Have good moral character • Be able to speak, read, and write English at a basic level • Be able to pass a test on U.S. history and government • Not have left the U.S. for long periods of time in the last five years • Swear that you are loyal to the United States

7. Take the Oath The Oath of Allegiance
“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely
renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any
foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom
or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen;
that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws
of the United States of America against all enemies,
foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and
allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf
of the United States when required by the law; that
I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed
Forces of the United States when required by the law;
that I will perform work of national importance under
civilian direction when required by the law; and that
I take this obligation freely without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.”

8. Things that you are allowed to do because of nature or because of law
RIGHTS
Definition:
Things that you are allowed to do because of nature or because of law

9. Here we go…
“Because of Nature”
A long time ago a man named John Locke said that every human pursues three things:
life (survival),
liberty (freedom),
and
property (owning things to help us survive).
Mr. Locke called these NATURAL RIGHTS.
And the State may not take these without
DUE PROCESS

10. “Because of Law” Just as all people have natural rights, there are also rights that are created by the laws. For example, right to freedom of speech or religion

11. Types of Rights
People put rights into all kinds of categories, but here are the two main groups with some examples.
Personal Rights allow people to live how they want as long as it doesn’t get in the way of other people’s rights.
Political Rights
allow people to participate in the political process. We need participation to have democracy.

12. Types of Rights Personal Rights Political Rights
People put rights into all kinds of categories, but here are the two main groups with some examples.
Personal Rights
Freedom of Speech
People can say what they think!
Freedom from Discrimination
People must be treated equally!
Right to own Property
Political Rights
Right to Assemble
People can meet together!
Freedom of the Press
People can print the facts they want!
Right to Equal Protection Under Law
Right to Due Process

13. It’s your turn to sort the rights!

14. People can believe what they want!
Personal or Political?
Freedom of Religion
People can believe what they want!
Hint: Would this impact people participating in the political process OR would it have a bigger impact on people living their lives the way they want?

15. People can ask the government for change without fear!
Personal or Political?
Right to Petition
People can ask the government for change without fear!
Hint: Would this impact people participating in the political process OR would it have a bigger impact on people living their lives the way they want?

16. People can elect representatives and vote on issues!
Personal or Political?
Right to Vote
People can elect representatives and vote on issues!
Hint: Would this impact people participating in the political process OR would it have a bigger impact on people living their lives the way they want?

17. People can go where and when they want to!
Personal or Political?
Freedom of Movement
People can go where and when they want to!
Hint: Would this impact people participating in the political process OR would it have a bigger impact on people living their lives the way they want?

18. Types of Rights Personal Rights Political Rights
People put rights into all kinds of categories, but here are the two main groups.
Personal Rights
Freedom of Speech
People can say what they think!
Freedom from Discrimination
People must be treated equally!
Right to own Property
Freedom of Religion
People can believe what they want!
Freedom of Movement
People can go where and when they want!
Political Rights
Right to Assemble
People can meet together!
Freedom of the Press
People can print the facts they want!
Right to Equal Protection Under Law
Right to Due Process
Freedom to Petition
People can ask the government for change without fear!
Right to Vote
People can elect representatives and vote on issues!

19. What Do All These Rights Mean For Me?
With rights, or freedoms, come…
RESPONSIBILITY!!!

20. Stuff we’re supposed to do!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Stuff we’re supposed to do!
Definition:
The expectation that you will take care of certain things or perform duties

21. Types of Responsibility
Just like rights, there are different kinds of responsibilities.
Personal Duties
Things you must do
Jury Duty
Pay Taxes
Obey Laws
Register for Selective Service
Social Responsibilities
Things you should do
Stay Informed
Tolerate Others
Protect Public Safety
Register to Vote
Speak Your Mind

22. YES! Is voting a right? Is voting also a responsibility?
Do they ever overlap?
YES! Is voting a right? Is voting also a responsibility?

23. YES! What if you yelled “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater?
Do they ever conflict?
YES! What if you yelled “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater?
What
RIGHT
might be involved?
What
RESPONSIBILITY
might be
involved?

24. In the crowded movie theater scenario, which is more important:
The right? Or the responsibility?
The responsibility.
Even though you have a right to free speech, you have the responsibility to protect the public safety. It would be seriously unsafe to yell “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater…

25. Let’s Recap… Thumbs Up or Down?
As we click through each slide, give a thumbs up if a statement is true or a thumbs down if a statement is false.

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Rights are things that you are allowed to do because of science or because you want to.

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John Locke describes natural rights as the pursuit of life, liberty, and property.

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The Constitution lays out rights for citizens of the United States in the Bill of Rights.

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There are two main categories of rights: Personal Rights and Private Rights.

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Students and adults have the same rights.

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While we have many rights, that also means that we have many responsibilities.

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There are two main categories of responsibilities: Personal Duties and Private Rights.

33. Let’s Recap… Thumbs Up or Down?
Rights and responsibilities sometimes overlap and sometimes conflict.