answer is either a duty or responsibility of citizens
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Something you should do Something you must do Obey laws Pay taxes Run for elected office Respect others’ opinions Serve in armed forces if called Register and vote. Responsibility Duty Duty Duty Responsibility Responsibility Duty Responsibility. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Answer is either a Duty or Responsibility of Citizens
1. Something you should do
2. Something you must do
3. Obey laws
4. Pay taxes
5. Run for elected office
6. Respect others’ opinions
7. Serve in armed forces if called
8. Register and vote
Responsibility
Duty
Duty
Duty
Responsibility
Responsibility
Duty
Responsibility
What is a CITIZEN?
Community members who owe loyalty to the government and are entitled to protection from it.
Duty: Something you MUST do
Responsibility: Something you SHOULD do
Citizens’ DUTIES
What are DUTIES of Citizens?
1. Obey Laws
2. Pay Taxes
3. Serve in armed forces if called (Selective Service)
4. Serve on a jury or as a witness in court
5. Go to School!
*Those who do NOT do these, may face consequences
SMARTERCITIZENS
=SMARTERCOUNTRY
DefendObey LawsTaxesServe on JurySchool
DOTSS
“DUTY DOTS”
What are RESPONSIBILITIES of Citizens?1. Register and Vote2. Hold elected office3. Influence government by communicating with
government officials4. Serve in voluntary, or appointed positions5. Participate in political campaigns6. Keep informed of current issues/events7. Respect others’ opinions
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Register and Vote
Appointed positions
Current Events
Communicate with Gov.
Office
Opinions
Vol-N-teer
“Responsibility Raccoon”
In what ways do CITIZENS participate in community service?
A democratic society requires the ACTIVE participation of citizens
Examples of Community Service:*Support democratic institutions (League of Women Voters)*Environmental Groups*Public Health and Safety*Education/tutoring*Public Service*Nursing Homes
Why do so many immigrants come to the
USA?
Who are United States CITIZENS?
1. Those born in USA
2. Those Naturalized
DECLARATION OF INTENT
How do immigrants become NATURALIZED Citizens?
1. Declaration of Intent
LIVE HERE FOR 5 YEARS
How do immigrants become NATURALIZED Citizens?
1. Declaration of Intent
2. Live here 5 years
STUDY…ENGLISH, HISTORY, AND GOVERNMENT
How do immigrants become NATURALIZED Citizens?
1. Declaration of Intent
2. Live here 5 years
3. Study and/or take classes
TAKE TEST
How do immigrants become NATURALIZED Citizens?
1. Declaration of Intent
2. Live here 5 years
3. Study and/or take classes
4. Take Exam on English and US History and Government
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
How do immigrants become NATURALIZED Citizens?
1. Declaration of Intent
2. Live here 5 years
3. Study and/or take classes
4. Take Exam on English and US History and Government
5. Oath of Allegiance
What are personal traits of “Good citizens”?
1. Trustworthiness and Honesty
2. Responsibility, accountability and self reliance
3. Respect for the law
4. Patriotism
5. Courtesy and respect for the rights of others
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Honesty and Trustworthy
Accountability
Respect for Law
Patriotism
Others’ Rights
The 14th Amendment defines citizenship:
“All persons born or naturalized into the U.S., and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the U.S. and the state wherein they reside.”
Immigration and naturalization have led to an increasingly diverse society.