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!