1. Civics and Economics Day 4 Mr. Jones

2. 1. What rights do you think ALL Americans should have? 2. What rights do you think (this is just a guess!) are actually protected by our government? 3. Why does it matter if we know what our legal rights are?

3.  Constitution – document that set up gov’t, spells out our rights  Amendments – changes/additions to the Constitution  Bill of Rights – First 10 amendments – protect rights of individuals!  Civil Liberties – freedoms we all have in USA, protected by law

4. ◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmrbNLt7Om8& feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=SP1B0B3572 82389571  While we watch, write down at least 3 things Darren does wrong. ◦ Focus on the things he says and the way he acts.

5.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKPutNg8 8bA

6.  Fourth Amendment – NO unreasonable searches or seizures (taking your stuff) ◦ usually need a warrant

7.  Fifth Amendment – right to remain silent (“plead the fifth”)

8.  Sixth Amendment – right to an attorney -- speedy trial

9.  Your task… ◦ With your partner, sort the following things into 2, 3, or 4 categories. Use whatever criteria you like. If you’re not sure what something means, leave it out and we’ll discuss it. Voting Registering for the draft Accepting other races Obey the speed limit Volunteer Recycle Pay taxes Tolerate other religions Jury Duty Attend school (under 16-yr- old) Be informed about laws Attend school (over 16-yrs-old)

10.  Civic Duty – things required by law for the benefit of the country  Civic Responsibility – things you SHOULD do to help the country, be a good citizen  Now…try regrouping them based on these categories

11. Registering for the draft Jury Duty Pay taxes Attend school (under 16-yr-old) Obey the speed limit Recycle Be informed about laws Tolerate other religions Attend school (over 16-yrs-old) Voting Accepting other races Volunteer

12. C. A. R. R.  Citizenship – be a citizen  One way to become a citizen is through naturalization. Naturalization is when you take a test, and pass certain requirements.

13.  1. Economic opportunity, religious freedom, exploration  2. Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands.  3. April 15  4. Pacific  5. 4  6. Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness  8. Japan, Germany, Italy  9. Soviet Union OR Communism  10. John Roberts

14. C. A. R. R.  Citizenship – be a citizen  Age – over 18  Residency – live in state you vote in  Registered – sign up to vote

15.  Write a paragraph describing where you do your civic duty in day to day life.  You may use personal stories to elaborate your point.