foundations of united states citizenship lesson 2, chapter 61 civics
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Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6 1
CivicsCivics
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 2
MotivationMotivation• What do you think
your responsibilities as U.S. citizens are and what your government’s responsibilities to its citizens are?
• This lesson deals with these questions.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 3
What is civics?What is civics?
• Civics—the study of the rights and duties of citizens
• Citizens—owe loyalty to their government and receive its protection
• Citizens follow a set of rules and accept the government's authority.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 4
Why is government needed?Why is government needed?
• Government—the ruling authority for a community
• Government helps people live together peacefully and productively.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 5
What are the functions of government?
What are the functions of government?
• Keeping order
• Providing security
• Providing public services
• Guiding the community by developing public policy
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 6
What are the levels of government?
What are the levels of government?
• National government in Washington, D.C.• State governments in each of the 50 states• Local governments for counties, cities, and
towns• No lower level can go against the laws and
authority of the national government.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 7
What are the types of governments?
What are the types of governments?
• Dictatorship—control by one person or a small group of people (Cuba)
• Democracy—rule by the people (United States)
• Direct democracy—all the citizens vote firsthand (ancient Athens)
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 8
What are the types of governments? (cont’d)What are the types of governments? (cont’d)
• Representative democracy—citizens choose a smaller group to govern but are the source of the government's authority (United States)
• U.S. citizens elect presidents and members of Congress but express their opinions by contacting their representatives.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 9
What are the principles of American democracy?
What are the principles of American democracy?
• The power of government comes from the citizens.
• Americans run the government through elected representatives.
• The government’s purpose is to improve life in the United States.
• Elections are free, fair, and competitive.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 10
What are the principles of American democracy? (cont’d)
What are the principles of American democracy? (cont’d)
• Competing political parties are an important part of democracies.
• Individuals are free to develop their own capacities.
• Majority rule—abiding by what most people want while respecting minority rights
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 11
Who are America's citizens?Who are America's citizens?• 3 ways to become a citizen are: Birth,
Naturalization, Act of Congress.• Citizens are those born in the United States
or to parents who are citizens.• Foreigners become citizens through
naturalization.• Aliens come to the U.S. for a short time and
return home without becoming citizens.• Immigrants move permanently to a new
country and can apply for citizenship.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 12
Who are America's citizens? (cont’d)
Who are America's citizens? (cont’d)
Birth – Right of Soil and/or Right of Blood
Right of Soil – a citizen based on where you are born
Right of Blood – based on the nationality of one or both parents.
Naturalization – A process whereby foreigners become citizens. Must pass a basic history of the United States test within 3 years or are deported.
Act of Congress – Citizenship granted automatically when territories are annexed by the United States.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 13
Who are America's citizens? (cont’d)
Who are America's citizens? (cont’d)
• Only the federal government can grant citizenship and take it away.
• State governments can deny some privileges of citizenship, such as voting, but cannot deny citizenship itself.
• In most cases, the only way to lose U.S. citizenship is to voluntarily give it up. Once given up, it cannot be gotten back.
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 14
Who are the aliens in America?Who are the aliens in America?
• About 675,000 immigrants enter the United States each year.
• Priority is given to people with • Particular skills• Particular talents• Money to invest in the U.S. economy• Relatives who are US citizens
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 15
Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d)
Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d)
• The 5 to 6 million illegal aliens in the United States come for work and a better life but often have a difficult time.
• Low-paying jobs• Fear of being deported
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 16
Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d)
Who are the aliens in America? (cont’d)
• Aliens can lead lives much like U.S. citizens.• They can hold jobs and own property.
• But they may not • Vote in elections• Run for office• Serve on juries • Work in most government jobs
• They must carry identification cards at all times.
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Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 18
What are a citizen's legal duties according to JFK?
What are a citizen's legal duties according to JFK?
• Obey laws
• Be loyal citizens
• Defend the nation
• Vote if eligible
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 19
What are a citizen's civic responsibilities?
What are a citizen's civic responsibilities?
• Being informed about what the government is doing
• Voting in elections• Respecting the rights of other people• Respecting public property and the
property of others
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 20
What are a citizen's civic responsibilities? (cont’d)What are a citizen's civic responsibilities? (cont’d)
• Respecting the practices and traditions of others
• Contributing to the common good
Foundations of United States Citizenship
Lesson 2, Chapter 6, Civics 21
Why do citizens need to be involved?
Why do citizens need to be involved?
• Volunteers make communities better places to live.
• The value of time volunteered by Americans has been increasing since 1987. In 1998, it was about $225 billion.
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Why do citizens need to be involved? (cont’d)
Why do citizens need to be involved? (cont’d)
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