1. Duties and Responsibilities
Of American Citizens

2. Bell Ringer- Thursday How to become a Naturalized U.S. Citizen
18 years old or older
Good Moral Character
How to lose U.S. Citizenship
Denaturalization- lying on application

3. Bell Ringer- Friday
Citizens
Resident Aliens
Both

4. Duties of Citizens Responsibilities- things we should do
Duties- actions we are required to perform

5. Duties Obey Laws Pay Taxes Defend the Nation Serve in Court
Used to pay gov’t employees, defend the country, or help people in need
Defend the Nation
Males must register with the Selective Service System (SSS) can be drafted
Serve in Court
Jury duty/witness at a trial if called to do so
Attend School
Taught knowledge and skills to be good citizens
Gain skills that will help students become productive workers

6. Responsibilities Informed and Active Citizen (Voting)
Respect the rights and property of others
Very diverse nation- respect and accept others regardless of differences-- Tolerance
Contribute to the common good
Show concern for others as well as yourselves (i.e. Safe streets, good schools, & clean environment)
Participate in your community and government

7. Being Involved- Good citizens are concerned with the welfare of others
Donating Time and Money
Over 63 million people do volunteer work
300 Billion a year
Volunteerism
Banding together to serve the community, we really serve ourselves
1 million charities in the US
National Service Programs
AmericCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Service America

8. Exit Slip- Thursday
In the news, President Obama is trying to solve the illegal immigration problem. Develop an educated solution that you would suggest to the President and the Congress.

9. Exit Slip- Friday
Brainstorm three important responsibilities of citizenship. Then identify government that corresponds to each duty of citizenship.
Citizens
Citizens
Citizens
Government
Government
Government