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What is a Citizen? Four ways to gain U.S. citizenship
You were born in U.S. or in one of its territories One (or both) of your parents were U.S. citizens when you were born You have gone through Naturalization You were less than 18 years old when your parent(s) were naturalized.
Naturalization ATE-P35-LOG
Age 18 Test on history and government English Speaking Permanent resident 3 Months in current state 5 years in the U.S. Loyalty to the principals of the Constitution Oath of Citizenship Good moral character
Naturalized citizens have all the same rights as natural born citizens except the ability to be President or Vice President.
Citizens control their government by voting for their representatives. You can give up your citizenship, or it can be taken away if you attempt
to overthrow the government.
Question for thought:If you came to school every day
for 7 hours with no classes, structure, rules, adults, etc…
what would happen?Consider: What would be some
advantages/disadvantages? What rights would you have? What might stronger/smarter try to do? What might weaker/less skilled try to do?
John Locke
British Philosopher 1632-1704 Wrote “Two Treatises of Government” in
1689 Huge influence on founding fathers
John Locke State of Nature – a condition in which no
governments or laws exist Natural Rights
Life Liberty Property
Are people generally GOOD or generally SELFISH? Government requires CONSENT of the governed. The main role of government is to PROTECT these
rights. People create a SOCIAL CONTRACT to create a
government to help ensure these rights.
Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens
Rights BENEFITS of citizenship
DutiesREQUIREMENTS of citizenship
ResponsibilitiesEXPECTATIONS of citizenship
RightsThe Constitution gives us the basic rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Some specific rights include:
- Right to vote- Right to free
speech- Right to practice
any religion- Right to a fair trial- Right to petition
the government- Right to assemble- Right to bear arms
- Right to be secure from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Right to privacy in all matters in which the rights of others are not violated
Duties Obey the law Defend the nation
How do we fulfill this duty? Does everyone fulfill this duty?
Serve on a jury Serve as a witness
Subpoena - a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
Pay taxes Attend school
Responsibilities Voting Holding government office Participating in election campaigns Influencing government Serving in the community
How many of these have you or your parents participated in?
Other ways you or your parents participate in government?
Why do we have Laws?
To protect rights To promote peace
and order To promote justice
and equality To settle disputes To address and
solve problems
Laws We Follow
Laws we AGREE with
Laws we DISAGREE with
In your notes, think of some laws that you follow (or don’t follow) every day.
Power Write – 100-200 words
Pick a specific law that you disagree with and explain:1. Why do you disagree with this law?2. What GOOD things might happen if this law was removed?3. What BAD things might happen if this law was removed??Examples of laws you might choose:● Must be 14 to work● Downloading free music is illegal● Driving age is 16● Must attend school until age 16● Local curfews● Drinking age is 21● Narcotics (drugs) are illegal● Any other law you have cleared with the teacher
Exam #1 – Intro to Civics Readings:
Civics book: Pgs. 56-67 We The People book: Pgs. 14-20 (John Locke)
Main Topics:1. John Locke
Natural Rights Role of Government
2. Who is a citizen? 4 ways of becoming a U.S. citizen The naturalization process
3. Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizenship4. What is the purpose of laws?
Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer Use Notes and Homework to study