1. Citizenship

2. Brainpop-citizenshipcitizenship Text pgs. 52-53 Notes from chart pg. 53- Rights of Citizens  Vote  Join groups of your choice  Express opinions freely  Practice religion of choice  Have a fair trial  Own property and business  Not be discriminated against in jobs and housing

3. Notes from pg. 54 Responsibilities of Citizens Civic These actions help make a democratic system work Vote Obey laws Pay taxes Serve on juries Personal These actions improve your life and the lives of others Educate yourself Respect others Help in your community Set a good example

4. When is Election Day? Nov. 2 − Early voting in runs from Oct. 13-28. How old do you have to be to register to vote? 18

5. Voting brainpop Voting amendments- notes from pg. 46

6. Upcoming elections Governor State of Tennessee Bill Haslam (Rep) vs. Mike McWherter (Dem.) Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has endorsed fellow Democrat Mike McWherter's gubernatorial bid.

7. Upcoming elections U.S. House 6th Congressional District Diane Black (Rep) vs. Brett Carter (Dem) vs. Several Independent candidates such as Brandon Gore Tennessee State Senator 13th District Bill Ketron (Rep) vs. Debbie Matthews (Dem) Tennessee House of Representatives 34 - 48 - 49 - 62- Districts Sample Ballot

8. Run for Office Which office do you want to run for? Make a class list of potential government positions at the federal, state, and city level On the back of this worksheet, list qualities of a person with the job you are running for should have. What personal qualities do you have that would make you a good candidate for the job? Now, choose either write a speech (#3), make up a campaign slogan or song (#4), or make a small campaign poster (#5). This will be due Friday, be ready to present!