Bell RingerWrite on your Chapter 1 Bell Ringer Paper

• What do you think is the difference between a Right and a Responsibility? Give an example of each to help explain

your answer.

CivicsChapter 1 Lesson 4

    

How to take NOTES:

• Write down what is in RED.

• Try to write notes in your own words. Its faster and easier to study.

• Label your paper CHAPTER 1 Civics NOTES.

Brain POP

Citizens

• Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

• The U.S. Constitution recognize Birth in the U.S. and Naturalization as two ways of obtaining citizenship

• Naturalization- when foreign-born people choose to become citizens through a legal process.

Rights of Citizens

Due Process• 5th Amendment to the

constitution states that no person shall “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”

• Due Process- government must treat all people by certain procedures established by law and the Constitution.

Equal Protection• The 14th Amendment

requires every state to give citizens “equal protection of the laws”. Americans of all races, religions, and beliefs, must be the same.

Rights of Citizens

Basic Freedoms• The 1st Amendment outlines

basic freedoms- speech, religion, press, right to assembly, and right to petition the government.

Limits on Rights• The government can limit rights

to protect health, safety, security, and moral standards of a community. Rights can also be limited so that one person’s rights to not interfere with the rights of others. Must be reasonable and applicable to everyone equally.

U.S. Federal System of Government

• Federal System: government powers are distributed from the federal government to local governments .

• Certain powers are given solely to the national (federal) government, some are only given to the state government and some can do both.

• Division of Powers Example:

• U.S. federal government can coin money and the state government cannot.

• States can issue a marriage license and the federal government cannot.

• Both can establish courts.

Citizens in Action

• From colonial times, Americans have recognized that citizens have duties and responsibilities.

• Duties- Things the law requires us to do.

• Responsibilities- Things we should do to help our community.

AmericansFour Basic Duties

• Obey Laws- Law keeps order. Protects health, safety, and property of citizens. Makes peace possible.

• Pay Taxes- Tax money is used for defending the nation, serving the needy, and building roadways.

• Jury Duty- Americans are guaranteed the right to a trial by jury of their peers. Gives a fair and speedy trial.

• Defend the Nation- All males 18+ must register for the draft in case a draft is called. Men and women can volunteer to serve in the military.

Responsibilities

• Not as clearly defined as duties.

• Responsibilities are voluntary (there is no punishment is it is not fulfilled).

• One of the most important responsibilities as a citizen when you turn 18 is to Vote. Voting gives you a voice.

Draw a line under your notes and label your assignment: Civics Choices

Use pages 30-34 in your textbook

Choice A

• Make a Venn Diagram explaining the Division of Powers [National, Both, State] (pg. 32).

• ADD 1 picture to each section (3 total) to illustrate your understanding of each power.

Choice B• Create a T-Chart (fold hot dog style) listing

the Rights and Duties of an American Citizen.

• Under your T-Chart answer these questions:

1. What is the difference between Rights and Duties?

2. Why is it important to fulfill BOTH Rights and Duties as a Citizen.

3. Give one example each of how you have fulfilled a Right and a Duty as an American.

Name,Date, Mod, and TITLE!

Rights Duties