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Civics- GosnellThe Meaning of Citizenship
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Bell Ringer
• Define Democracy. Brainstorm five words that come to mind when you think of democracy.
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What Is Civics?
• The study of what it means to be an American citizen.
• A citizen is a person with certain rights and responsibilities under a government.
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You Are an American Citizen if:
1.You’re born in the U.S. or one of its territories.
2.At least one of your parents was a US citizen when you were born.
3.You have been naturalized.• Naturalized – you have gone through the process of becoming a citizen.
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Naturalization
• ApplyExaminationFinal Hearing
Applicants must prove:• 18+; legal resident for 5+ years,
in state for 3+ months.• Good moral character• Loyalty to principles in US
constitution.• Read, write & speak English.• Knowledge of history & form of
government of the US.• Naturalization Self-Test
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Naturalization Exam
• You will receive a list of 100 questions that are common on the Naturalization exam. These are the easiest ones that may be asked.
• Go to caverna.kyschools.us• Scroll over schools and select the high school• Click on teacher websites• Click on Shannon Gosnell• Choose the Integrated Social Studies class• Click civics• Choose citizenship test
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Exit Slip
• What qualifies someone as an American citizen? (3 things)
• How does someone become naturalized? (3 things)
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Bell Ringer
You are not automatically an American citizen if you wereA. Born to an American parentB. NaturalizedC. Born in the United states D. In the country for five years
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Why Become Naturalized?
• If you are not a citizen, you cannot vote or hold government office.
• You would be considered an alien.• Alien – a citizen of one country who lives in another country.
• If you have children under 18, they will automatically become citizens.
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Naturalized Citizens
• Have all the rights and duties of citizens by birth EXCEPT the right to be President or Vice-President.
• You will remain a citizen unless:• You decide to give up citizenship.
• You are convicted of trying to overthrow the US government by force.
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The Office of the Citizen
• We have a government “of the people, by the people, (and) for the people.” – A. Lincoln• Our government is based on concept of “consent of the governed”.• Citizens have the power to decide what the government will and will not do.
• Imagine if each citizen had a true say-so in governmental decisions.• What problems could arise?
• Instead, we elect representatives.• Representatives – people who are chosen to speak and act for their fellow citizens in government.
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Rights of Citizens
• American citizens have the right to:• Vote and hold elected office.• Say what they think in speech or writing.
• Practice their own religion.• Right to a fair trial.
• Our rights are based on the beliefs and values Americans share: equal respect, freedom, equality, and justice.• Guaranteed to us by our Constitution and protected by our laws and courts.
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Read Korematsu vs. The US
• Go to caverna.kyschools.us• Scroll over schools and select the high school
• Click on teacher websites• Click on Shannon Gosnell• Choose the Integrated Social Studies class
• Click civics• Choose Kormatsu vs. The US
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Can Your Rights Ever Be Denied?
• Korematsu v. United States (1944)
• Issue: Does the government have the right to limit the civil rights of certain Americans during national emergencies?
• What does the Supreme Court decide?
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Duties of Citizens
• Duties are required.• Duties include:
• Obeying the laws.• Defending the nation.• Serving on a jury or as a witness in court.
• Paying taxes.• Attending school.
• Rule of Law – concept of government of laws.• No individual is above the law.• Officials must base their opinion on law, not personal opinion.
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Serving on a Jury
• Our Constitution guarantees that anyone accused of a crime may have the case decided by a jury of peers.
• Jury of Peers – a group of ordinary citizens who hear the case and decide whether the accused person is innocent or guilty.
• The judge will then handle the sentencing based on the jury’s decision.
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Responsibilities of Citizens
• Responsibilities are voluntary.• As citizens, we should:• Work toward the common good.
• We should contribute to the well-being of all members of society.
• Vote.• Hold government office.• Participate in election campaigns.
• Influence the government.• Serve the community.
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Our Other Roles in Society
• Social roles – roles people play in real life.
• Seven social roles:• Consumer• Citizen• Family member• Student• Worker• Social group member• Friend
• Why do we play these roles?• We choose them, have to play
them or are born into them.
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Roles as Expected Behaviors
• What determines how you behave in these roles?• How you want to play the role;
• what other people expect; and
• the kind of person you are.
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The Citizen Role
• Active Participants• How can students be active citizens?
• Contributing to the Common Good• The contributions of adults and teenagers may differ.
• How can teens contribute to the common good?
• Setting Priorities for Citizenship• Is being an active citizen a priority for you?