Thought of the Day

Aristotle said: "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” In your own words, describe what that means to you.

What is Civics?

-Civics

-Study of Citizenship and Government

-Citizen- a member of a community with certain rights and responsibilities.

-Responsibilities- things we should do and obligations that we fulfill voluntarily

Personal Responsibility

- taking responsibility for one’s actions, accepting the consequences, and understanding your decisions effect those around you

Responsibilities:

-fiscal – financial

-legal- laws or acts passed

-moral- knowing the difference between right & wrong

Civic Responsibilities

1) Be informed- changes in society, laws, etc.

2) Speak Up!- the officials represent your vote and what you want done (or not)

3) Participate in the community and government

4) Respect rights & property of others

5) Respect others opinions & ways of life

Duties of US Citizens

- Duties- things we HAVE to do

1) Obey laws- made to help people, prevent accidents, maintain order, and protect us (health, safety, & property).

2) Pay taxes- provides money that the government needs to keep it running (armed forces, state/gov’t employees, roads, et-c)

3) Defend Nation- men are required to register with government for military service

Duties of US Citizens

4) Serve in court- prepare to serve on a jury. People depend on others for fair verdict

5) Attend School- benefits you and the government because you need knowledge and skills to be a good citizen