what does it means to be a citizen?

What does it means to be a Citizen?

Everyone has rights and responsibilities as a United States Citizen.

United States Government guarantees it’s citizens certain rights.

All Americans are guaranteed three basic inalienable rights.

The right to vote for our own representatives,and politicians who can make the laws for thecitizens of the United States.

Citizens have a right to be protected by their

Government.

What we give back to the United States

Variety of Viewpoints

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Important Platforms In the United States

How does the Governmentdecide what to do?

President Addresses the Nation

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Leaders meet with advisors andexperts on the subject.

Leaders might meet with other world leaders.

Public influences decisionmaking process

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Citizenship in other Countries- In other forms of government, citizens do not have the right to participate as much.

- Obligations of citizens in other countries are taken to the extreme.

- Citizens are expected to be involved in mass demonstrations and parades to show dictatorial support.

Cultural Beliefs

Chinese government, where everyone must be Communist.

The European Union continues to work on unity, because of the many cultural beliefs within the various countries.

International “Hot Spots”

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Pop Quiz

USE YOUR NOTES

1. Name some of the rights and responsibilities of a United States citizen.

2. What are the three basic inalienable rights? 3. What is a swing state? 4. What are the two main political parties? 5. What are the two main political ideologies. 6. After 9/11, what was the first step President George W. Bush took. 7. What kind of government systems uses propaganda? 8. Name the three hot spots. 9. What is the Russian point of view? 10. What is happening with Iran?