1. What are your Duties & Responsibilities
Citizenship
What are your Duties & Responsibilities

2. Citizenship
I can describe how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy. 4
I can teach others how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy. 3
Why is it important for citizens to be actively involved in the democratic process? (responsibilities)
describe the ways that citizens can participate in the democratic process
voting - lobbying - running for office - serving the community
What are the obligations (duties) of U.S. citizens?
describe the duties of American citizens
upholding the Constitution - obeying the law - paying taxes - registering for selective service - jury duty - attending school 2
With help, I can describe how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy. 1
Even with help, I have difficulty describing how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy.
Why is it important for citizens to be actively involved in the democratic process?
Civics in America: Chapters 1, 11, & 12
American History: Citizenship Handbook
What are the obligations and responsibilities of citizens?
Civics in America: Chapter 1, 11, & 12

3. Citizenship Daily Learning Target -- separate pages
I can differentiate between what are the duties of a citizen and what are the responsibilities
I can explain the 5 duties of a citizen
I can explain the 5 responsibilities of a citizen

4. Duties vs. Responsibilities
Duty - something you are required to do; usually has a penalty for failure to comply
Responsibility - a voluntary action; can be beneficial to the country but not required to perform

5. Citizenship: Duties (5)
1) Obeying the Law
Laws are meant to...
keep you and others safe
protect your rights
settle disagreements
It’s up to YOU to know the laws that affect your life
Example: fishing

6. Citizenship: Duties 2) Defending the Nation
The US has a volunteer army
Selective Service
ALL males must register
Only in the case of a national emergency would you be called to serve (drafted)
What if I don’t?
up to $250k and/or 5 yrs in prison
ineligible for Federal Student Loans, jobs, job training or security clearance

7. Citizenship: Duties 3) Serving on a Jury
6th Amendment: right to an impartial jury where the crime was committed
Failure to appear
Georgia man got 3 days in jail
Massachusetts fines up to $2k
Arizona issues a bench warrant

8. Citizenship: Duties 4) Paying Taxes Congress’ authority
Article 1 Section 8 of the Constitution
16th Amendment
...to provide for the common defence and general welfare…
Failure to pay taxes: fines, interest, confiscation of assets, jail

9. Citizenship: Duties 5) Attending School Arizona: until 16 years old
Why?
be prepared to support themselves
be prepared to contribute to society
perpetuate our system of governing

10. Activity On the right-side page… Review the 5 duties of a U.S. citizen
Number them from 1-5, with one being the most important
Explain your reasoning

11. Citizenship
I can describe how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy. 4
I can teach others how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy. 3
Why is it important for citizens to be actively involved in the democratic process? (responsibilities)
describe the ways that citizens can participate in the democratic process
voting - lobbying - running for office - serving the community
What are the obligations (duties) of U.S. citizens?
describe the duties of American citizens
upholding the Constitution - obeying the law - paying taxes - registering for selective service - jury duty - attending school 2
With help, I can describe how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy. 1
Even with help, I have difficulty describing how good citizenship is related to the ideas of democracy.
Why is it important for citizens to be actively involved in the democratic process?
Civics in America: Chapters 1, 11, & 12
American History: Citizenship Handbook
What are the obligations and responsibilities of citizens?
Civics in America: Chapter 1, 11, & 12

12. Citizenship: Responsibilities
The Common Good
The Golden Rule
the basic responsibility of every citizen is to contribute to the well-being of all members of society
There are 5 ways to contribute to the common good and uphold the “office of citizen”...

13. Citizenship: Responsibilities
1) Serving the Community
How do you make your community a better place to live?
respect others opinions
welcome a new student
food kitchen
build a house
pick up trash

14. Citizenship: Responsibilities
2) Influence Government
work with a group to educate and influence our elected officials
No minimum age
Remember: YOU are their constituent; They work for YOU!

15. Citizenship: Responsibilities
3) Election Campaigns
If you find a candidate you believe in, work to get them elected
make phone calls
hand out flyers
blog
encourage people to vote

16. Citizenship: Responsibilities
4) Voting
the most fundamental principle of self- government
Variety of public issues
school boards
changing taxes
state and national elections
Be educated on the issues
fact versus opinion

17. Citizenship: Responsibilities
5) Holding Government Office
If all else fails… YOU can run for office
Your Name Here

18. Citizenship Daily Learning Target --
I can differentiate between what are the duties of a citizen and what are the responsibilities
I can explain the 5 duties of a citizen
I can explain the 5 responsibilities of a citizen