1. What are responsibilities?
Bell ringer, 8-28
Please copy the questions (10). Please skip three lines per questions. Thanks.
What are responsibilities?
What could happen if citizens fail to perform some of the duties required by the government?
What are some of the duties that government requires its citizens to perform?
What happens to your tax money?
What is a draft?

2. Who is required to register with the government for the draft
Bell ringer, 8-28
Please copy the questions (10). Please skip three lines per questions. Thanks.
Who is required to register with the government for the draft
Why do most states require their students to attend school to at least the age of 16?
Why is staying informed a civic responsibility?
Why is voting such an important civic responsibility?
What is tolerance?

3. Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Today’s Objective:
Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Discuss the importance of volunteer work

4. Next Quiz – Chapter 1, Section 1 quiz – 8/29
Dates to remember
Next Quiz – Chapter 1, Section 1 quiz – 8/29
Ch. 2 test will be on Wednesday, 9/4

5. Daily Planner Bell ringer Outline – Democratic governments GR 5-1
Compare and Contrast Duties and Responsibilities

6. Democratic government, pg. 10
Governmental Power In some countries, power is held by a small group or single person called a _______________
2. ______ is a good example of a dictatorship
3. In the US, all citizens share in governing and being governed called a ________
Foundations of Democracy
1. Democracy began in Ancient Greece in the city of _______
2. _______ Democracy  all citizens meet to debate and vote on government matters
3. __________ Democracy  Citizens choose smaller groups to represent them to make laws
United States
1. Oldest representative ________ in the world
2. For more than _______ years, Americans have elected Presidents, members of Congress & other officials
3. Citizens express their _____ in person, over phone, , etc

7. Duties versus Responsibilities

8. Duties versus Responsibilities

9. Legal Duties, page
Following the ____ is a citizens most important duty; order cannot be maintained it we do not follow the law.
_____ pay for the government’s activities; pay taxes in several ways (income, sales, property)

10. Is paying taxes a duty or a responsibility? (page 122)
Bell ringer, 8-29
Please copy the questions (5); Use the charts found on pages 122 and 129 to answer. Thanks.
Is paying taxes a duty or a responsibility? (page 122)
Which duty do you as a 7th grade student follow? (page 122)
Which age group has the highest percentage of people volunteering? (page 129)
In what year did 225 million people volunteer? (pg 129)
How can you help when you volunteer at an animal shelter? (page 129)

13. Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Today’s Objective:
Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Discuss the importance of volunteer work

14. Next Quiz – Chapter 1, Section 1 quiz – Today
Dates to remember
Next Quiz – Chapter 1, Section 1 quiz – Today
Ch. 2 test will be on Wednesday, 9/4

15. Daily Planner Bell ringer
Compare / Contrast Duties and Responsibilities
Quiz – Ch. 1, Sec 1
HWK – GR 5-1

16. Legal Duties, page
Following the ____ is a citizens most important duty; order cannot be maintained it we do not follow the law.
_____ pay for the government’s activities; pay taxes in several ways (income, sales, property)

17. Legal Duties, page
All men age 18 and up register for _____ to defend our country; no draft since Vietnam War (1974)
Every _____must be prepared to serve on a jury; must serve as witness if called.

18. Legal Duties, page
Most states require students to go to school to the age of _____; learn to think, form opinions, and express views clearly

19. Please copy the questions (16).
Bell ringer, 8-30
Please copy the questions (16).
1. A strong military is very important.
2. Healthcare for everyone is important, even if I have to help pay for it.
3. High taxes are okay because they help pay for roads, schools, social security, etc.
4. A woman should be allowed to have an abortion.
5. Gays and lesbians should be allowed to marry.
6. People without jobs should receive money from the government, even if I have to help pay for it.
7. Environmental protection is very important.
8. The war in Iraq was the right decision.

20. Please copy the questions (16).
Bell ringer, 8-30
Please copy the questions (16).
9. Fighting terrorism is more important than fighting cancer.
10. Marijuana should be legal. 11. The government should have greater control over economic issues.
12. The government should have greater control over moral issues (ie abortion, religion, sexuality, drugs).
13. The government gives too much money to poor people.
14. My country is more important than other countries in the EU.
15. Immigrants should be allowed to live and work in my country.
16. The death penalty is an acceptable form of punishment. .

21. Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Today’s Objective:
Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Discuss the importance of volunteer work

22. Labor Day on Monday, no school!!!    
Dates to remember
Labor Day on Monday, no school!!!    
Ch. 5 test will be on Wednesday, 9/5

23. Daily Planner Bell ringer
Compare / Contrast Duties and Responsibilities
Vocabulary Flashcards
HWK – Read pages

24. Civic Responsibilities (122-23)
Responsibility to know what the ____ is doing; read the newspaper, surf the net, watch the news
One of most important responsibility; elect leaders, ____ on issues, consent of governed

25. 8 Vocabulary terms for Ch. 5
Respecting and accepting others
Regardless of their beleifs,
Practices or differences
Things we
Should do
Pages 120-
130
The practice of
Offering your
Time and services
Without pay
Complex systems
With many
Departments,
Rules and people
In chain of
command
Calling up men aged
18 and up for
military
service
The health,
Prosperity, and
Happiness of
A community
Things that
We must do
Group of people
Who share the same
Interests
and concerns

26. Civic Responsibilities (122-23)
Practice tolerance; accept and respect others regardless of beliefs, practices or differences
Responsible citizens care about others as well as themselves; Volunteer and help your community

27. Bell ringer, 8-31
Please read pages (National Service Programs). Copy down statements (5) and answer. Thanks.
In 1961, the _______ was launched to help people in the poorest countries.
In return for a year of service, _______ revieve an allowance to live on and money to pay for college.
The ______ provides volunteer opportunities to Americans aged 55 and over.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program links _____ to service opportunities in their back yard.
The USA _________ Corps bought together the Peace Corps and America Corps.

28. Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Today’s Objective:
Describe the duties and responsibilities of a citizen of the USA
Discuss the importance of volunteer work

29. Labor Day Holiday!! No School!!   
Dates to remember
Labor Day Holiday!! No School!!   
Ch. 5 test will be on Wednesday, 9/5

30. Daily Planner Bell ringer Outline – Volunteering
Are you a Republican or Democrat
Hwk - None

31. Citizen Involvement (125-26)
Volunteer Work
1. Every year more than half of all _______ volunteer to community better
2. _________ is a group of people who share common interest and concerns
B. Limited Resources
1. __________ – complex system with many departments, rules, and people
2. Good ________ are concerned about welfare, health and prosperity of others

32. Citizen Involvement (125-26)
C. John F Kennedy
1. “Ask not what your _______ can do for you but what you can do for our country”
2. _________ called for renewed commitment to community service
D. Volunteerism
1. Contributing time to work on community projects is heart of __________
2. Practice of offering your time and service to others without __________