Before Class…. Pick up the packet from the front of the room On a separate sheet of paper answer as many of the following questions as possible: What do the stars on our flag represent? What do the stripes on our flag represent? Who are the Senators in your state? What was the 50 th state? Who was president during WWI? What is the capital of your state? Who is the governor of your state? Who is the Secretary of State? Who is the Speaker of the House?

Citizenship “As citizens of this democracy, you are the rulers and the ruled, the lawgivers and the lawabiding, and the beginning and the end.” - Adlai E. Stevenson

Checking in… Are you an American citizen? Do you think Americans born in the U.S. take their citizenship for granted?

U.S. citizen A native-born, foreign-born, or naturalized person who owes allegiance to the U.S. and who is entitled to its protection

3 Ways One Can Become a U.S. Citizen Jus soli - “the law of the soil” ~ 14 th Amendment (1868) ~ Most common ~ Includes: - States - Territories - D.C. - Am. embassies - Ships, aircraft

Jus sanguinis - “law of the blood” ~ Law since 1790 ~ Born on foreign soil w/ one parent who is U.S. citizen

Naturalization ~ Process by which individuals who are not yet citizens become U.S. citizens 1) By Act of Congress 2) By Treaty 3) By Individual Action

1)Application - 18+, legal immigrant, lived here for five years, etc. 2) Examination - Knowledge of U.S. history and government 3) Final hearing - “Big day” (oath and certificate)

How Citizenship May Be Lost Expatriation ~ Banishment from one’s native country (Usually voluntary) Punishment for a crime ~ Treason ~ Inciting rebellion ~ Conspiring to overthrow gov’t Denaturalization ~ Loss of naturalized citizenship due to fraud

Non-Citizens Immigrants - Live in U.S. indefinitely with the intention of going through naturalization Aliens - Live in U.S. and do not intend to become citizens

Before class… Pick up the papers from the cart Take out your citizenship packet from yesterday On the half sheet of paper answer the following questions: What 3 ways can a person become a citizen? What 3 ways can a person lose citizenship? What are two types of non-citizens? What duties and responsibilities of citizens did you identify?

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens Legal Duties are things that citizens must do such as: Obey laws passed by congress Obey state and local laws Serve as a witness in court if asked Appear in court if subpoenaed Serve on a jury

Jury Duty Identify 3 tips to have a smooth jury duty experience. Why don’t most of the people called for jury duty actually serve? What is voir dire? What specific instructions will a judge provide for the selected jurors? When is note taking allowed? When is it not? Do you agree that jury duty is an “awesome responsibility?” Why or why not?

Civic Responsibilities Actions a citizen should do on a voluntary basis to be a good citizen VOTE in local, state, and federal elections Run for office if they believe they can make a positive impact Express opinions (respectfully) to elected officials Write, call, or .

Civic Responsibilities Know your legal rights Know how the court system works Participate in civic clubs or organizations such as a Lions Club or Kiwanis Club Participate in making your community a better place for yourself and others

Before Class… Please get the papers from the cart Take out your packet on citizenship Take out your history of the right to vote worksheet that you picked up yesterday Discuss the Agree/disagree page at the back of the citizenship packet with your partner

The History of the Right to Vote

15 th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”

15 th Amendment 1870 Gave all African Americans the right to vote Freedmen voting in South Carolina

19 th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.”

19 th Amendment 1920 Gave women the right to vote Women celebrating the ratification of the 19 th Amendment

23 rd Amendment 1961 Gave Washington D.C. electors and D.C. citizens the right to vote in Presidential elections

24 th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election…shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.”

24 th Amendment 1964 Eliminated the poll tax

26 th Amendment “The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age.”

26 th Amendment 1971 Extended the right to vote to Americans eighteen years old or older

On the back of the movie sheet Answer the following question: Why bother voting? Should people vote? Why or why not? Explain in a paragraph

Before class… Please pick up the papers from the cart Get your “Why bother voting” paper back from Mr. Z Discuss your answer to the question on the back with your partner

VOTER APATHY

What is apathy? Indifference, a lack of caring What are you apathetic about?

Voter Turnout 2008 election USA voting participation About 62% PA Voting Participation About 64% Best state: Minnesota at 77% 2012 election USA voting participation About 58% PA voting participation About 58% Best state: Minnesota at 74%

Why do you think apathy exists? Too confusing…. Corruption…. I don’t matter…. Many more

What can be done to help eliminate voter apathy? Educate the people! Reform government and campaigning. Other ideas…..

My plea Many people who do not value voting choose to only vote for the president. Who has more of an impact on your daily life, the president or your local government? *if you said both, voter apathy will not be a problem with you