Unit One Civic Participation

Unit One Civic Participation
Welcome to Government! Unit One Civic Participation

Citizen Me! ALL Part One the LAYERS to YOUR CITIZENSHIP

Which One is NOT Related to Citizenship??
Being legally recognized by a nation Having rights & responsibilities Being a member of a community Breaking all the rules

SIDE 1: Levels of Citizenship
CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID

HOME LEVELS STATE CITY HOME SCHOOL NATION The people we live with make up the smallest “community” we belong to. Write “People I live with” here:

SCHOOL LEVELS Our school or workplace is a community, too. These are the people we interact with outside our homes every day. NATION STATE CITY SCHOOL Record the name of your school here… HOME

CITY You are a citizen of the city in which you live.
LEVELS You are a citizen of the city in which you live. NATION STATE CITY Record the name of your city (or the city or town closest to you) here… YOUR TOWN SCHOOL HOME

STATE STATE/TERRITORY
LEVELS Our country is made up of 50 states, a district, and 5 territories. You are a citizen of the state or territory where you live. NATION STATE CITY SCHOOL HOME Write the name of your state or territory here…

NATION NATION You are also a citizen of your country!
LEVELS You are also a citizen of your country! NATION STATE Write the name of the nation where you are an official citizen. (Is it different from the nation where you live? Or do you have more than one? Write them all!) CITY SCHOOL HOME

Nation(s) of citizenship and residence
Check Your Work! LEVELS Nation(s) of citizenship and residence NATION State/Territory Name STATE Nearest City or Town CITY Your School SCHOOL “People I live with” HOME

Sources of Rights & Responsibilities
SIDE 2: Sources of Rights & Responsibilities CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID

Where do rights and responsibilities come from?
A. The President. B. Police officers. C. Different places, depending on the level of citizenship. D. Long documents nobody can read or understand.

United States Constitution
NATION United States Constitution In the United States, we are guaranteed a list of rights in our Constitution.

NATION United States Laws
Rights and responsibilities also come from laws passed by the U.S. Congress!

United States Constitution & Laws
NATION STATE CITY SOURCES HOME SCHOOL NATION Record it here! U.S. Constitution/Laws United States Constitution & Laws

State Constitution & Laws
Each state has its own constitution and laws that list rights and responsibilities of the state’s citizens.

SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws Record it here! STATE CITY State Constitution SCHOOL HOME

CITY City Charter Cities usually have a city charter that tells how the city will run. It usually includes some rights and responsibilities of city citizens.

Cities laws called ordinances list more rules that apply in the city.
City Ordinances Cities laws called ordinances list more rules that apply in the city.

CITY City Charter & Ordinances U.S. Constitution/Laws Record it here!
SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws STATE City Charter & Ordinances Record it here! CITY SCHOOL HOME

SCHOOL School Handbook
Most schools have a school handbook that lists the students’ rights and responsibilities. (Mostly responsibilities – more about that later!)

State Constitution & Laws City Charter & Ordinances
SCHOOL SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION School Handbook State Constitution & Laws STATE City Charter & Ordinances CITY School Handbook Record it here! SCHOOL HOME

HOME Adults in Charge At home, the adults in charge decide what your rights and responsibilities will be.

HOME SOURCES U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws STATE Adults in Charge City Charter & Ordinances CITY School Handbook SCHOOL Adults in Charge Record it here! HOME

Check Your Work: ORIGINS U.S. Constitution/Laws NATION State Constitution & Laws STATE City Charter & Ordinances CITY School Handbook SCHOOL Adults in Charge HOME

SIDE 3: Rights! CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID

Rights are… A. Things adults get to do.
B. Privileges the President has. C. Electric bulbs that let you read in the dark. D. A privilege or a claim to something.

Let’s just list a few examples:
RIGHTS You would need a pyramid the size of the ones in EGYPT to list all the rights citizens have at each level. Let’s just list a few examples:

NATION United States Constitution Guarantees really BIG rights like freedom of speech, freedom to worship, and the right to a jury trial in some kinds of cases.

NATION United States Constitution
These rights apply to everyone living in the United States!

NATION United States Constitution Voting in federal elections, running for federal office, and serving on a jury are rights only for U.S. citizens.

Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury
NATION RIGHTS Record it here! Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION STATE United States Constitution CITY SCHOOL HOME

Your state constitution might guarantee the right to a free education or equal rights for men and women. State constitutions usually repeat many of the rights listed in the U.S. Constitution. But often they add more…

STATE State Constitution & Laws
RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; equal rights for men and women Record it here! STATE Why do you think the U.S. Constitution doesn’t guarantee the right to an education? Should it? CITY State Constitution & Laws SCHOOL HOME

City Charter & Ordinances
This gives you the right to services your city provides, like sidewalks or parks.

CITY City Charter & Ordinances
RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Would it be a problem if the U.S. Constitution talked about sidewalks? Right to free education; equal rights for men and women STATE Right to use sidewalks and parks Record it here! CITY SCHOOL HOME

SCHOOL School Handbook
Hey! I don’t see any rights in my school handbook. All I see is stuff kids aren’t supposed to do!

…are the flip side of responsibilities.
Sometimes rights… …are the flip side of responsibilities. Rights Responsibilities

You have the right to bring a regular wallet.
So if the handbook says you can’t do something… …it is silently giving you the right to do something else! You have the right to bring a regular wallet. No wallets with chains!

So school handbooks are usually the opposite of the U. S
So school handbooks are usually the opposite of the U.S. Constitution because they list responsibilities instead of rights. Try out some examples of how responsibilities can silently tell you what your rights are!

“Do not throw food in the lunch room” is silently saying you have the right to:
Eat in the lunch room!

“Students must be seated during athletic activities” is silently saying you have the right to:
Attend athletic activities!

“No T-shirts with inappropriate slogans” is silently saying you have the right to:
Wear appropriate T-shirts!

SCHOOL School Handbook What rights do you have at your school?
Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; Equal rights for men and women STATE What rights do you have at your school? Right to use sidewalks and parks CITY School Handbook Attend sports, eat in lunchroom Record it here! SCHOOL HOME

The adults in charge at home give you rights that only apply at home.
For example, you probably have the right to eat the food they buy, and you might have the right to watch TV and play video games. The adults in charge at home give you rights that only apply at home.

HOME Adults in Charge Remember: These are all just examples!
RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; Equal rights for men and women STATE Remember: These are all just examples! Right to use sidewalks and parks CITY Attend sports, eat in lunchroom SCHOOL TV, video games, eat food Adults in Charge Record it here! HOME

Check Your Work: RIGHTS Freedom of speech & worship; right to vote & serve on jury NATION Right to free education; Equal rights for men and women STATE Right to use sidewalks and parks CITY Attend sports, eat in lunchroom SCHOOL TV, video games, eat food HOME

Which Rights Are For EVERYONE Living in the U.S.?
Freedom of speech Vote in federal elections Run for federal office Right to a jury trial

CITIZENSHIP PYRAMID SIDE 4: RESPONSIBILITIES!

Responsibilities are…
A. Things adults have to do. B. Unpleasant activities nobody wants to do. C. Duties to other people, the government, or to society. D. Chores you do after school.

HOME The adults in charge at home give you duties you are only responsible for at home. For example, you might have to sweep the floor, get groceries… or even wash the dog!

HOME What responsibilities do you have at home? Record it here!
NATION STATE What responsibilities do you have at home? CITY SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog Record it here! HOME

SCHOOL Well! I don’t have any trouble figuring out what my responsibilities at school are! They’re all listed right in the school handbook!

SCHOOL At school, you are responsible for following the rules.
You already learned that school rules usually tell you what NOT to do.

SCHOOL What responsibilities do you have at your school?
NATION STATE What responsibilities do you have at your school? CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons Record it here! SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

CITY Laws that apply only within a city are called ordinances. City charters often contain rules, kind of like a school handbook.

NO person may have a dog that barks at night
CITY If a city ordinance tells you not to do something... …then you know you have a responsibility not to do that thing. NO person may have a dog that barks at night

There is a $50 fine for flying a kite in the park.
CITY Even if the ordinance just says what the punishment is… …you can still figure out you have a responsibility not to do that thing. There is a $50 fine for flying a kite in the park.

CITY What responsibilities do you have in your town? Record it here!
NATION STATE What responsibilities do you have in your town? Record it here! No barking dogs, No kites in park CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

STATE For example, your state might have taxes on property you own, on income you earn, and even on the stuff you buy at the store! Paying TAXES is one of the biggest responsibilities you’ll find in a state constitution…

STATE What do you think your state uses your taxes for?
RESPONSIBILITIES NATION Property tax, income tax, sales tax Record it here! STATE No barking dogs, No kites in park What do you think your state uses your taxes for? CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

United States Constitution & Laws
NATION United States Constitution & Laws The Constitution creates a government that can’t work if people don’t participate! The Constitution does not have a list of responsibilities, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any.

NATION United States Constitution & Laws
Jury duty is a responsibility U.S. citizens have to others and to the government. Could you have a jury trial if everyone refused to do jury duty? Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

Voting is a responsibility U.S. citizens have to our society and the government. What would happen if NOBODY showed up to vote?? Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

? NATION United States Constitution & Laws
What good is voting if you have no idea what you’re voting for? Staying informed is a responsibility we have to society. Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

Sometimes rights and responsibilities clash! What would happen if you yelled “Fire!” in a crowded theater? Everyone in the U.S. has a responsibility to obey the law! The responsibility to public safety comes before the right to free speech! Teachers: Help students make sense of this actual language from the Constitution.

NATION United States Constitution
RESPONSIBILITIES Record it here! Jury duty; voting; staying informed; don’t put people at risk NATION Property tax, income tax, sales tax STATE No barking dogs, No kites in park Can you think of any other responsibilities you have to your country? United States Constitution CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

Check Your Work: RESPONSIBILITIES Jury duty; Voting; Staying informed; don’t put people at risk NATION Property tax, income tax, sales tax STATE No barking dogs, No kites in park CITY Behave in class No gum, hats, weapons SCHOOL Sweep floor, wash dishes & dog HOME

Which Responsibilities Are Only for U.S. Citizens?
Serve on juries Obey laws Vote in federal elections Pay taxes

Now, following your teacher’s instructions, build your
ALL DONE! NICE JOB! Now, following your teacher’s instructions, build your Citizenship Pyramid!

State and Local Governments

GSE Standard: SSCG17 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of state and local government described in the Georgia Constitution. Examine the structure of local governments with emphasis on counties and cities. Analyze the relationship among state and local governments. Examine sources of revenue received by local governments. Analyze the services provided by state and local governments. e. Analyze limitations on state and local government that may be exercised by the citizens (e.g., the initiative, referendum, and recall).

Big Concepts Federalism Sharing power, revenue, and services
Structure of local and state governments with federal government.

Big Concepts Popular Sovereignty
Direct Democracy: recall, initiative, and referendum.

Big Concepts Separation of Powers
Power split among local and state governments

Big Concepts Checks and Balances
Each branch checking and balancing each other.

State Governments

State Constitutions State constitutions:
create state governments and establish the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. establish local governments. regulate how state and local governments can raise and spend money. establish independent state agencies, boards, and commissions.

State Constitutions A state’s constitution is the supreme law of that state. Its laws, however, cannot be enforced in other states and cannot conflict with the Constitution of the United States. All state constitutions have a bill of rights and many states also guarantee other rights.

Amendments and Changes
Constitutions of the 50 states provide four different methods of proposing amendments. proposing amendments by the state legislatures. the people propose amendments by popular initiative. a state constitutional convention proposes amendments. a constitutional commission proposes amendments.

Important terms Initiative – a method where citizens propose a constitutional amendment or new law. Referendum – a special election. When voters rather than the legislature vote on an issue, it is called a referendum.

State Legislatures Members are elected from districts. Qualifications for members are outlined in state constitutions. Many work part-time in other fields. Most state legislatures: are bicameral hold annual sessions conduct business through committees Georgia’s Legislature is called the Georgia General Assembly.

State Legislatures State Senator Michael ‘Doc’ Rhett Democrat
Biographical Information Birthdate: December 30 Education: Doctorate Degree University of Georgia Hometown - NYC Serves Georgia’s 33rd District.

State Legislatures Georgia State Representative Michael Smith Democrat
Sworn in 2013 Serves House District 41

State Legislature Georgia’s General Assembly is a bicameral legislature. Senators serve 6 year terms. Representatives serve 2 year terms. The web site for the Georgia General Assembly is:

The Executive Branch The governor vetoes or signs passed bills.
The governor heads the executive branch of the state government. State constitutions outline qualifications of the governor. A governor generally must be nominated by a political party and win the general election. Most governors serve four-year terms. In 18 states, governors and other officials can be removed from office by a recall.

The Executive Branch The governor signs laws, represents the state to foreign businesses, is his or her party’s state leader, and works to obtain federal grants. Most governors prepare the state budget and are commander in chief of the state National Guard. Most states elect other members of the executive branch, such as the Lieutenant Governor.

The Executive Branch Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Republican.
His first term began in January 2011.

The Executive Branch Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle
Presides over the State Senate. First Republican Lieutenant Governor in state history. Former businessman.

Gubernatorial Elections November 6th
Candidate Brian Kemp Republican Current Secretary of State Candidate Stacey Abrams Democrat Minority Leader – Georgia House of Representatives

Did You Know? Seven sitting governors have been elected president: Rutherford B. Hayes (Ohio), Grover Cleveland (Ohio), William McKinley (Ohio), Woodrow Wilson (New Jersey), Franklin Roosevelt (New York), Bill Clinton (Arkansas), and George W. Bush (Texas).

The Judicial Branch State courts interpret and apply state and local laws to civil and criminal cases. The justice court performs marriages and handles minor civil and criminal cases. State and local governments are responsible for protecting life and property, and for establishing a criminal code and a system of punishment. State courts handle the majority of all criminal cases in the United States.

State Regulation of Business
Business corporations must have a charter issued by a state government. Federal and state governments regulate giant corporations. State governments provide workers’ compensation. State governments try to attract new business and industry.

Providing Education, Health, and Welfare
State governments provide about 45 percent of revenues for local public schools. They set the standards for educational achievement. States set the standards for marriage laws. The state licenses doctors and dentists, regulates the sale of medicines, and requires vaccinations for schoolchildren. State agencies provide programs of public welfare, health and human services. With federal assistance, states help people with special needs. With Medicaid assistance, states help low-income people pay medical bills.

Did You Know? States today raise large amounts of revenue from state lotteries. Millions of residents buy lottery tickets each day, hoping to win the lottery jackpots. The largest prize ever won was $363 million, in a 2000 multistate lottery called The Big Game. Both winners chose to receive cash payments of about $90 million as their share of the jackpot. Of course, even though they had beaten huge odds they still had to pay income tax to both the state and federal governments.

State Tax Revenue State constitutions limit state taxing powers, as does the Constitution of the U.S. Today, most state governments have some type of sales tax, which accounts for about half of the total tax revenue of state governments. Most states now also have individual income taxes and corporate income taxes, which account for more than 30% of all state tax revenues.

State Tax Revenues States require license fees for various businesses and professions, as well as for operating motor vehicles. States impose taxes for removing natural resources from state land or water. Many states also have less well-known taxes, such as a state property tax and estate taxes.

Other Sources of Revenue
Nearly three-fourths of the states run public lotteries to raise revenue. The federal government provides about 20% of all state revenues, much in the form of grants, and stipulates how they may be used.

Georgia Information Atlanta is Georgia’s Capital.
The State bird is the Brown Thrasher. The State flower is the Cherokee Rose. 13th British Colony, 4th State to join the Union Known as the “Peach State.” State Moto: “Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation.”

Local Governments Ch 24

Created by the State States create local governments.
Local governments have no independence; each is dependent on its state government. State constitutions set forth the powers and duties of local governments.

Types of Local Government
There are 4 basic types of local governments: The County The Township The Municipality The Special District The county is normally the largest territorial and political subdivision of the state.. Counties began in the south where population was more sparse than in the north. In metropolitan areas, the county government has been growing more powerful.

Types of Local Government
In most counties, a county board has both executive and legislative powers. Board officials are usually elected by the voters. Townships exist in less than half the states, and their powers and duties vary from state to state. The municipality is an urban unit of government that has legal rights granted to it by the state. The special district is a unit of local government that deals with a specific function such as education or transportation.

Forms of Municipal Governments
A municipal government may be formed when people in a community ask the state legislature to permit their community to incorporate. In the most widely used form of municipal government, the mayor-council form, executive power belongs to an elected mayor and the legislative power to an elected council.

Forms of Municipal Governments
The commission form of municipal government combines executive and legislative powers in a commission that passes laws and makes policy decisions. Under the council-manager form of government, the executive and legislative powers are separated. The council acts as a legislative body and makes policy. A manager carries out the council’s policies and serves as chief administrator.

Local Government Services
Local school districts provide most of the money and make most of the decisions regarding the operation of public schools. Local governments use zoning to regulate the way land and buildings are used. Police and fire protection make up a large part of the local budget. Local governments make vital decisions regarding road maintenance, water service, and sewage disposal and treatment. Many local governments offer important services to citizens who have special needs and provide recreation and cultural programs for their residents.

Financing Local Government
Local governments finance services by levying taxes, such as property taxes. Most Americans view property taxes as unfair: they place a heavier burden on those with low incomes and may result in unequal public services. Revenue sources for local governments include local income taxes, sales taxes, fines and fees, government-owned businesses, bonds, and state grants.

Cobb County Government
Population: 755,754 Georgia’s 3rd largest county Land Area: 345 Square Miles Largest City: Marietta Governed by Board of Commissioners. 2017 – voted least obese county in Georgia!

Mableton 37,000 residents and 20 square miles.
Mableton was named after Robert Mable, who purchased 300 acres of land in the area on September 11, In 1881, the Southern Railway opened a train station in Mableton and one year later, a post office opened. The City of Mableton was incorporated on August 19, 1912, and four short years later the city was disincorporated.

Mableton Fun Facts! Famous Folks!
Roy Barnes, Governor of Georgia from 1999 to 2002 Big K.R.I.T., rapper T.J. Holmes, CNN News Anchor Kenny McKinley, former wide receiver for Denver Broncos Maria More, radio announcer Michael King, television producer/reporter and commentator Ne-Yo, R&B singer Quinnes Parker, R&B singer of 112 Marty Arnold, music executive / sports agent PEBBLEBROOK’S OWN!! Lil Yachty, rapper who featured on the #1 hit Broccoli (D.R.A.M. song) Collin Sexton, basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers

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