1. Bell Ringer What do you think should be required to be a US citizen?

2. Citizenship Test Asked 10 of 100 questions – must get 6 out of 10 correct to pass 10 step naturalization process: – 1. Determine if you were already a U.S. citizen. – 2. Determine eligibility to become a citizen. – 3. Prepare form. – 4. Submit form. – 5. Fingerprint and background check. – 6. Complete interview. – 7. Receive decision – or denied. – 8. Receive notice to take Oath of Allegiance. – 9. Take Oath of Allegiance. – 10. Understand citizenship. Can you be an American citizen?

3. Bell Ringer Does the government play a large or small role in your life? How much does our government impact you on a daily basis? EXPLAIN!

4. Get a partner, YAY! With a partner write 5-10 ways the government regulates our behavior. Write this ON THE BACK of your handout!

5. Pair-Share Be ready to share with the class. Answer these questions: –How much of a role should the government play? –What types of activities should it have a role in, and what things should be left up to the citizens? –In what ways are we asked to contribute or participate in our government? –What can we do to influence or change the government?

6. Roles of Government in Your Life Write down 10 activities you do everyday Does the government play a role? What level of the government is involved – is there a specific agency?

7. 3B Class List 1.Brush your teeth (floss) 2.Eat breakfast 3.Watch news 4.Drive to school 5.Get dressed/makeup 6.Learning 7.Work 8.Sports 9.Social Media 10.Video games/Netflix (no chill)

8. Exit Ticket! What are CAPs and what purpose do they serve (why are we making you do them)?

9. Bell Ringer What would life be like without a government? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Explain. ***Don’t forget, Letter to Your Graduate Self is due NEXT CLASS!!!

11. GovernmentGovernment – Institution through which society makes and enforces public policy – Made up of people who exercise powers and have authority over people Public policyPublic policy – Things government decides to do – Taxation, defense, education, crime, health care, transportation, environment, civil rights, working conditions, etc. “If men were angels no government would be necessary.” – James Madison

12. Basic government powers Legislative Makes laws and frames public policyExecutive Executes, enforces, and administers lawsJudicial Interprets laws and settles disputes

13. State A body of people living in a defined territory, organized politically with the power to make and enforce laws Dominant political unit in the world today (~190) In popular usage, a state is often called a nation or a country.

14. Four Characteristics of the State 1. Population 2. Territory 3. Sovereignty Supreme and absolute power within its own territory 4. Government

15. Origins of the State Read your assigned theory on the origins of the state with your group. Read your assigned theory on the origins of the state with your group. – Textbook pgs. 7-8 Define and describe in your foldable Define and describe in your foldable Come up with a skit where ALL members must participate Come up with a skit where ALL members must participate Requirements: Requirements: – Accurate, appealing, & awesome! – Best skit (according to Mrs. Zimmer) gets a PRIZE next class!

16. Bell Ringer Define a state (make sure to include all FOUR characteristics!) Letters due NOW! ***You will have your first quiz on 9/8 (A Day) or 9/9 (B Day)

17. Origins of the State Evolutionary Theory States evolved from family units Families grew into large extended units or tribes Heads of families served as a government Evolved into tribal councils with a hierarchy of authority

18. Origins of the State Force Theory Governments emerged when people were brought under the control of a powerful authority One group conquers another and forces it to submit

19. Origins of the State Divine Right Theory Belief that kings were chosen by a deity to rule the state 15 th c. Europe – Used by royalty to justify absolute rule

20. Origins of the State Social Contract Theory 17 th c. & Age of Enlightenment – People challenge monarchy and idea of Divine Right State arose out of a voluntary act of free people in a state of nature “Contract” in which people give up a degree of freedom in exchange for security

21. Origins of the State Social Contract Theory

22. Freewrite On your own paper, write a minimum half- page response to the following question: –Do you think humans are inherently good or evil? In other words, are people born “good” or “bad”? –Explain your answer and give examples to support your opinion.

23. Exit Ticket What are the four theories on the origins of the state?

24. Bell Ringer Explain what you think this statement means in relation to government: “To be free, one must be chained.”

25. Purposes of Our Government “We the People of the United States, in Order to: 1.form a more perfect union, 2.establish justice, 3.insure domestic Tranquility, 4.provide for the common defense, 5.Promoted the general Welfare, and 6.secure the Blessings of Liberty…” Turn to page 8 in your AG textbook. For each part of the preamble, write WHY it was necessary and HOW the government put it into practice.