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Warm Up: Brainstorm What do you think of when you hear the word CITIZEN? Roll Call Question: Would you rather be a butterfly or a bumble bee?

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Page 1: Warm Up: Brainstorm What do you think of when you hear the word CITIZEN?

Warm Up: Brainstorm What do you think of when you hear the word CITIZEN?

Roll Call Question: Would you rather be a butterfly or a bumble bee?

Page 2: Warm Up: Brainstorm What do you think of when you hear the word CITIZEN?

I: Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizens.

A: Citizens are part of a country, have certain rights, and responsibilities, and they agree to follow rules and accept gov’t authority.

Goal 4.08 Participate in civic life, politics, and/or government

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Jus sanguinis: right of citizenship by blood.1. Parentage determines citizenship2. Born to Americans living abroad

or traveling abroad

Jus Soli: :right of the soil1. Place of birth determines citizenship2. Born in the US3. Born in embassies, and military bases.

Page 4: Warm Up: Brainstorm What do you think of when you hear the word CITIZEN?

B: Naturalization Process : 1. Naturalization =a process by

which foreign-born people become US citizens. a. non-citizens are called

aliens. b. immigrants are people who

move to another country. 2. Expatriation = giving up one’s

citizenship . a. person who becomes a

naturalized citizen of another country automatically loses his/her American citizenship

C: Illegal Aliens; 1. living in the US

without permission from the government

2. risk being deported =being sent back to their native country.

D: Legal Aliens: 1. Resident Aliens

establish permanent residence in the US.

a. they may not vote, but they work, pay taxes, attend school, and they are entitled to legal protection.

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III: Duties of CitizensA: Duties are things we

are required to do. 1. Obey laws 2. Pay taxes 3. serve in court (jury duty

and as a witness) 4. attend school 5. Selective Service: all males

must sign up for service when they reach 18 in case we ever need the draft.

IV: Civic Responsibilities:A: Responsibilities are things we should do. 1. be informed2. vote3. respect others’ rights4. contribute to society

a. volunteer in the community

b. run for political office

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1. Are duties enforceable by law?

2. Are responsibilities enforceable by law?

3. Why is it important to be informed and vote?

4. Why should we pay taxes and go to school?

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Naturalization process:Read, write and speak

EnglishHave Good Character Live here for at least 5

years.Pass a test

People can come and work with a green card, student visa or work visa for a limited time but must return home

What guarantees citizenship?

1. Birth in US

2. Birth by American parent in another country.

3. Birth in military base, or US territories; Guam, US Samoan Islands, Puerto Rico.4. Dual Citizenship: US does not recognize dual citizenship, a person cannot be a US citizen and claim citizenship in another country.

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Americans with Disability Act.Passed in 1990. Prohibits employers private and public, labor unions and the government from discriminating against individuals with disabilities.

Affirmative Action: Policies that promote education and employment opportunities for minorities.