1. Civics and Economics Ms. Erickson fall 2015
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Civics and Economics
Ms. Erickson fall 2015

3. 2. Respectively Participate
Classroom Rules
1. Come Prepared
2. Respectively Participate

4. Sidebar conversations…
3. Speak when spoken to
Sidebar conversations…

5. 4. Put away ALL electronic devices
5. DO NOT line up at door

6. “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem”
“If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem” - Sydney Harris
What is Mr. Harris implying? Do you believe he is correct? Write a ONE paragraph explanation.

7. Civics- Study of citizenship and government
What does it mean to be a citizen? What are the duties and responsibilities of being a US citizen?
An action a person is required to perform
The opportunity or ability to act independently; to be accountable for something important

8. Government: a ruling authority that has the power to make and enforce in a community
Types of Government
Dictatorship- ruler with total power, typically obtained by force
Oligarchy- ruled by a small group of people
Anarchy- no ruler… all for themselves
Monarchy- ruled by King or Queen
Theocracy- ruled by God
Direct democracy- people vote firsthand for rulers
Representative democracy- citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf
Limited government- gov’t only has powers given by the people
FOUR functions of Government
Keep order
Settle conflicts
Protect the community
Provide organized services

9. What is the difference? Duties Responsibilities Obey the law Pay taxes
Defend the nation
Serve jury duty
Attend school
Be informed
Speak up and vote
Respect other’s rights
Respect diversity
Contribute to common good
Volunteer

10. Complete the sentences RESPECTFULLY
Warm Up
Complete the sentences…
Historically, immigration in the US has been..
In general, immigrants are…
The US policy regarding immigration is…
Immigrants in the US are able to….
Americans view immigrants as….
Complete the sentences RESPECTFULLY

11. Who is a US citizen?
Someone born on US soil or to US parents

12. Who is a US citizen?
Naturalization: 7-10 year process outlined in 14th Amendment
Apply for a permanent residency visa
Apply for citizenship
Get fingerprinted
Interview & test on civics,
US history, and English
5. Oath of Allegiance

13. If you’re not a citizen, you could be a(n)….
Alien: permanent resident who is not a citizen Illegal alien: undocumented resident Refugee: immigrant trying to escape dangers in home country

14. The US is sometimes called a Melting Pot because it has so many cultures. Everybody is different, but we exist together.
It is also called a Salad Bowl because many people retain their culture instead of blending into an “American” culture.

15. The US has a QUOTA, so who gets residency first?
Immigration Act of 1990 says:
People from countries that don’t have many US immigrants
People with family members in the US
People with jobs in the US

16. Your assignment
Research both sides, Melting Pot theory or Salad Bowl theory, and prepare for a debate tomorrow. Fill out the following chart, you will be assigned a side when you come to class Friday. BE PREPARED FOR BOTH SIDES!

17. Please review your timeline and assigned decade. Answer the following:
key policies established?
What are the policies addressing and why?
The policy’s goal and results (provide extra info if necessary)
What was occurring internationally and nationally during noted dates that might have influenced the policy (provide info if necessary, this may include wars, economic challenges, discrimination etc)
The actual or likely impact on immigrants in the US