Citizenship

• Brainpop-citizenship• 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

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

When is Election Day?• 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

• Voting brainpop• Voting amendments-

• notes from pg. 46

Upcoming electionsGovernor State of Tennessee

Bill Haslam (Rep) vs. Mike McWherter (Dem.)

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has endorsed fellow Democrat Mike McWherter's gubernatorial bid.

Upcoming elections

• U.S. House 6th Congressional DistrictDiane Black (Rep) vs. Brett Carter (Dem)

vs. Several Independent candidates such as Brandon Gore

• Tennessee State Senator 13th DistrictBill Ketron (Rep) vs. Debbie Matthews (Dem)

• Tennessee House of Representatives 34 - 48 - 49 - 62- Districts

Sample Ballot

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!