9/17 do Now What form of local government gives the mayor more power? Preview Question for this chapter: What do the terms “liberals” and “conservatives” mean to you?

Chapter 7 Citizen Participation in Democracy Government Alive! Chapter 7 Citizen Participation in Democracy

7.2 Citizenship, Civic Rights, and Civic Responsibility The 14th Amendment Describes citizenship “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside.”

Path to Naturalized Citizenship Immigration Permanent Residency Application Interview Test Ceremony

Rights and responsibilities of citizens and lawful permanent residents Citizens: Can vote, serve on a jury, register for selective service, run for public office, eligible for social programs like Social Security, welfare, Medicare, Medicaid. Lawful Permanent Residents: Have protection of the Bill of Rights, register for selective service, but cannot serve on juries, vote, and may be ineligible for certain social programs

What do these terms mean? Conservatism Liberalism

Conservative Limited role of government in the economy Oppose government regulation of business Reduce taxes Look to nongovernmental (charity, churches) groups to take care of society’s problems More likely to support government action on social issues

Liberal Believes in an active role for government in solving society’s problems. Support government efforts to regulate business and the economy Support policies designed to reduce economic inequality Support government regulation to protect the environment and improve the health care system

Other schools of thought… Socialism: limit economic inequality by ensuring a fair distribution of wealth Government owns or controls means of economic production In theory, manages the government in a way that benefits majority of citizens Libertarianism: strong belief in personal freedom Little government involvement on economic issues and liberal on social issues Environmentalism: deeply concerned with conservation and protection of the environment Meeting the needs of the world today with damaging the resources for future generations.

Democrats and Republicans Who is more likely to be a Democrat/ Republican? Size of the national government? Taxes? Regulation of Business? Social Issues? Minimum wage?

Compare and contrast What connections can you make between how people vote and where they live?

What are your political views? Which candidate do you side with: www.isidewith.com/elections/2016- presidential-quiz Which political party are you most likely to identify with: http://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz