We The People

Civics in Our Lives

Civics is the study of what it means to be a citizen

Citizen is a legal member of the country

Government is the political unit which has authority over a group of people

I. The Meaning of Civics

a. Civics is the study of what it means to

be a citizen

b. Citizen is a legal member of the

country

c. Government is the political unit which

has authority over a group of people

Freedom & Equality are a U.S. citizens guaranteed rights and freedoms

Freedom is the right to enjoy all the privileges or special rights of citizenship without restraint or control.

Equality is when each person has likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree.

Rights & Freedoms are protected by laws and exist for any citizen

who follows the laws

II. American Ideals

a.Freedom & Equality are a U.S. citizens

guaranteed rights and freedoms

b.Rights & Freedoms are protected by laws

and exist for any citizen who follows the

laws

Our state and local governments provide free school for young citizens

U.S. law guarantees that all persons who are qualified for a job have an

equal opportunity to secure it

U.S. Citizens are free to: own a house, raise a family, choose a religion, start a business, travel, speak what you wish

— as long as you don’t hurt others.

III. A Heritage of Freedoma. Our state and local governments provide free

school for young citizens

b. U.S. law guarantees that all persons who are

qualified for a job have an equal opportunity to secure it

c. U.S. Citizens are free to: own a house, raise a

family, choose a religion, start a business, travel, speak

what you wish — as long as you don’t hurt others.

IV. A Government by the People

The people rule the country through the leaders they elect

• Voting in elections is one of the most important duties you have as a U.S. citizen

Citizens should inform officials of their opinions

Citizens should educate themselves about government

a. The people rule the country through the leaders they electb. Voting in elections is one of the most

important duties you have as a U.S. citizeni. Citizens should inform officials of

their opinionsii. Citizens should educate

themselves about government

IV. A Government by the People

Qualities of a Good Citizen A. Responsible family members

Respect & obey all laws

Respect individuals and their rights

Participate in community & government

V. Qualities of a Good Citizen a. Responsible family membersb. Respect & obey all lawsc. Respect individuals and their

rightsd. Participate in community &

government

Being a responsible citizen requires studying American civics

VI. The Importance of Civics

a. Being a responsible citizen requires studying American civics