The USA Rights & responsibilities

Lesson Starter What are the questions to these answers? Write out the question and the answer. 1.An ideology which describes the way in which a country organises its economy where individuals are free to invest in any business they choose. 2. Approx 323.3 million 3. Assumptions we make about an entire group based on observations of some e.g. All teenagers are neds, all Scottish people wear kilts and eat haggis!! 1. What is capitalism? 2. What is the approximate population of the USA? 3. What are stereotypes?

Today we will…. Success Criteria Identify the different rights and responsibilities people have in the USA. Recall how to answer a Knowledge question for the National Qualifications. Success Criteria I can Identify the different rights and responsibilities people have in the USA. I can Recall how to answer a Knowledge question for the National Qualifications.

What are rights and responsibilities? Rights are things that you are entitled to by law. With all rights come responsibilities. These are the things that we must do, usually because it is law. E.g. You have the Right to Protest against something you are unhappy about BUT your responsibility is to protest peacefully and not break the law.

Rights and Responsibilities The rights of people in America are an important aspect of the American Dream (we will learn more about this later). The rights of all Americans are enshrined in the constitution, especially in Amendments 1- 10 which is known as the Bill of Rights.

The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights: The Constitution's First 10 Amendments As you watch, summarise the US Constitutions first 10 amendments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYEfLm5dLMQ – Ted talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWPTjFbBj10 – bill of rights song This link takes you to the Education Portal website. This clip explains the Bill of Rights

Task 1:Rights and Responsibilities Americans also have political rights and responsibilities. On the next slide you will see a list of Rights and Responsibilities, but they are mixed up. With your shoulder partner, discuss what right goes with what responsibility.

Rights and Responsibilities- match up task The right to vote e.g. for the President Protest peacefully The right to stand for election e.g. as a Senator Allow others to have their own ideas and points of view Freedom of religion Help others get a fair trial Freedom of speech If elected, you must listen to the opinions of people you represent The right to protest e.g. about gun control Use your right to vote The right to a fair trial Allow others to practice their religion

Rights and Responsibilities – the correct answers The right to vote e.g. for the President Use your right to vote on election day The right to stand for election e.g. as a Senator If elected, you must listen to the opinions of people you represent Freedom of religion Allow others to practice their religion Freedom of speech Allow others to have their own ideas and points of view The right to protest e.g. about gun control Protest peacefully The right to a fair trial Help others get a fair trial

Political Rights and Responsibilities At National 5 you will need to be able to give examples to illustrate the point you are making. As you copy out the next two slides into your jotter, pay particular attention to the examples.

Political Rights and Responsibilities Example Responsibility Vote in elections Federal, State and County/Local level. e.g. can vote in Presidential elections at Federal level government To use the vote and do so in a considered way Join a political party Republicans and Democrats To respect the views of others from different parties Stand as a candidate for election President, Member of the House of Representatives, Senator, Mayor If elected, you must listen to the views of people that you represent

Political Rights and Responsibilities Example Responsibility Protest For gun ownership e.g. National Rifle Association (NRA) Protest peacefully and obey the law Join an interest group Greenpeace (worldwide group) To obey the law when protesting Free speech Criticise the work of Federal, State and County/Local level government e.g. on Obama’s health care reforms Allow others to express their opinions

Citizens of world powers have political rights. Question: Citizens of world powers have political rights. Describe, in detail, two political rights that the citizens have in the world power you have studied. In your answer you should state the world power you have studied. (6 Marks)

Remember! Point- Refer to the question Explain-Explain the point you are making in more detail Example- Give an example

Model Answer One political right American citizens have is the right to protest. People in the USA may protest because they do not agree with a certain issue or law. For example, in 2015 many people in Ferguson, Missouri protested against police brutality following the shooting of an African American teenager by a white police officer.