1. Term 1 Review

2. 2.1-Citizenship To be a naturalized U.S. citizen (become a citizen)
Read, write, and speak English
Be of good character
Resident for 5 years
Pass a Civics/History test
Pass an interview
Take the Oath of Allegiance

3. 2.2-Obligations versus Responsibilities
Obligations of Citizens-Have to do. Pay taxes, follow laws, serve on a jury, Register for Selective Service
Responsibilities of Citizens-Should do. Vote, community service, run for office, attend civic meetings

4. 1.9-Rule of Law
Rule of Law-no one is above law, everyone is treated fairly and equally, laws are consistent and worthwhile. Everyone, including the President must follow the law.

5. 2.10-Media, individuals, and interest groups
Represent a group with a particular interest (the environment, the elderly, teachers, airline pilots)
Hire lobbyists-to go and make deals with lawmakers and influence government.

6. 2.11-Propaganda
Bias-one way of thinking over another. Seen a lot in election material. Choose one over another.

7. 2.8-Political Parties Importance of Political Parties:
Nominate candidates-(Trump/Clinton)
Influence Policy (laws)-lawmakers from each party work to create laws that their party supports.
Unite Government-connect with people who feel the same way as you politically.
Create Balance-for lawmakers the majority party has the most, the minority has the least.
Inform Citizens-run ads, send mail to help get their candidate elected.

8. 2.9-Qualifications for office
To run for President-must be 35 or older, a natural born citizen, resident for 14 years.
To run for the House of Representatives-must be 25 years old or older, a citizen of the U.S. and live in the state you will represent.
To run for the Senate-must be 30 years old or older, a citizen of the U.S. and live in the state you will represent.