What it Means to be a Citizen! How do you become a citizen? What are your rights as a citizen? What are your duties as a citizen? What are your responsibilities as a citizen?

Who is a Citizen? Citizen- a person with certain rights and duties under a government Citizen- a person with certain rights and duties under a government

Who is a Citizen In the United States, a citizen is someone who: In the United States, a citizen is someone who: 1. was born in the United States or one of its territories 1. was born in the United States or one of its territories 2. has a parent that was an American citizen at the time of your birth (no matter where you were born) 2. has a parent that was an American citizen at the time of your birth (no matter where you were born) 3. has gone through the naturalization process 3. has gone through the naturalization process 4. was less than 18 years old when your parent(s) were naturalized 4. was less than 18 years old when your parent(s) were naturalized

Naturalization The process of becoming a citizen The process of becoming a citizen 1. A person submits an application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 1. A person submits an application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) 2. the applicant must meet several qualifications: 18 or older, legal resident 5 years, clean record, historical/government knowledge, etc 2. the applicant must meet several qualifications: 18 or older, legal resident 5 years, clean record, historical/government knowledge, etc 3. the applicant says an oath in front of a judge and receives a certificate 3. the applicant says an oath in front of a judge and receives a certificate

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Certificate of Naturalization

Naturalization Ceremony

Naturalized Citizens Have all the same rights as citizens by birth except the right to become President or Vice President Have all the same rights as citizens by birth except the right to become President or Vice President Once a citizen always a citizen unless you become naturalized somewhere else or are convicted of treason Once a citizen always a citizen unless you become naturalized somewhere else or are convicted of treason the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign Webster’s English Dictionary Webster’s English Dictionary

The Office of Citizen Our government is based on “the consent of the governed” meaning our government does what the citizens want it to do Our government is based on “the consent of the governed” meaning our government does what the citizens want it to do Since each person cannot take part in government we elect representatives to take our place making our government a Representative Democracy Since each person cannot take part in government we elect representatives to take our place making our government a Representative Democracy

The Office of Citizen We elect the President, city council, mayor, governor, judges, congressman and many other important officials so they will make decisions and pass laws for us We elect the President, city council, mayor, governor, judges, congressman and many other important officials so they will make decisions and pass laws for us What are the specific duties of our members of government? How long are they elected for? What are the specific duties of our members of government? How long are they elected for?

Warm Up Define each term in your own words Define each term in your own words Rights Rights Duties Duties Responsibilities Responsibilities

Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizens Rights of Citizens Rights of Citizens Personal rights Personal rights Political Rights Political Rights Economic Rights Economic Rights

Personal Rights Personal Rights: rights allowed to a person to do as he or she wishes as long as those actions are inline with public order and don’t interfere with other rights Personal Rights: rights allowed to a person to do as he or she wishes as long as those actions are inline with public order and don’t interfere with other rights Right to practices any religion Right to practices any religion Right to say what you think speech/writing Right to say what you think speech/writing Freedom to travel Freedom to travel Freedom to have children Freedom to have children

Political Rights Political Rights: Political Rights: Those rights that allow citizens to participate in the political processes Those rights that allow citizens to participate in the political processes Right to a fair law Right to a fair law Equal protection under law Equal protection under law Freedom of expression for political process Freedom of expression for political process Freedom to seek and hold office Freedom to seek and hold office Freedom to serve on juries Freedom to serve on juries To hold free, fair, and regular elections To hold free, fair, and regular elections

Economic rights Rights needed to earn a living and to acquire and transfer property or to produce goods and services Rights needed to earn a living and to acquire and transfer property or to produce goods and services Freedom to acquire use, and sell or give away property Freedom to acquire use, and sell or give away property Freedom to choose one’s work Freedom to choose one’s work Freedom to enter into lawful contracts Freedom to enter into lawful contracts Freedom to establish and operate a business Freedom to establish and operate a business Freedom to join a labor union Freedom to join a labor union

Duties of Citizens Defending the nation Defending the nation Being subject to the draft Being subject to the draft When was the last American draft? When was the last American draft? Serving on a jury or as a witness in court Serving on a jury or as a witness in court All citizens are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law All citizens are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law A fair trial is ensured by having a jury of peers. The final decision is not done by lawyers or judges but by citizens A fair trial is ensured by having a jury of peers. The final decision is not done by lawyers or judges but by citizens Why does a jury of peers ensure a fair trial? Why does a jury of peers ensure a fair trial?

Duties of Citizens Paying taxes Paying taxes Income tax, sales taxes, inheritance tax, etc. Income tax, sales taxes, inheritance tax, etc. Do you pay taxes? Do you pay taxes? Attending school Attending school Why are citizens required to attend school? Why are citizens required to attend school? How much schooling are you required to take? How much schooling are you required to take? Obeying laws Obeying laws Rule of Law- no one is above the law and our government is made up of laws, not men and women Rule of Law- no one is above the law and our government is made up of laws, not men and women

The Jury

Duties of Citizens How many of the 5 duties have you performed so far in your life? How many of the 5 duties have you performed so far in your life? Rank the 5 duties from the most important to the least important Rank the 5 duties from the most important to the least important

Responsibilities of Citizens Responsibilities are fulfilled through choice and are voluntary Working toward the common good Working toward the common good Anything that makes our communities a better place to live Anything that makes our communities a better place to live Personal Responsibilities Personal Responsibilities Civic Responsibilities Civic Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Citizens Responsibilities are fulfilled through choice and are voluntary Civic Responsibilities Civic Responsibilities Serving in the armed forced Serving in the armed forced Voting Voting Staying informed and investigating issues Staying informed and investigating issues Holding Government offices Holding Government offices Making decisions that are in the best interest of the people they represent Making decisions that are in the best interest of the people they represent Do politicians always do this? Do politicians always do this?

Responsibilities of Citizens Personal Responsibilities : obligations that each person assumes individually Personal Responsibilities : obligations that each person assumes individually Behaving in a civil manner Behaving in a civil manner Considering rights and interests of others Considering rights and interests of others Supporting one’s family Supporting one’s family Taking care of one’s self Taking care of one’s self Adhering to moral principles Adhering to moral principles Being informed on what is happening in the world Being informed on what is happening in the world

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Sample Ballot Take a few minutes to look over the ballot Take a few minutes to look over the ballot What do you notice? Does it look complicated? What do you notice? Does it look complicated? What does “write in” mean? What does “write in” mean? What does “straight party” mean? What does “straight party” mean?

So what happens.... If you don’t believe in a law? If you don’t believe in a law? Are you a good citizen if you break it or follow it? Are you a good citizen if you break it or follow it?