1. Bellringer
“It is the State which educates its citizens in civic virtue, gives them a consciousness of their mission and welds them into unity.”
In 3 to 5 sentences explain what this quote means.

2. What is Civics Daily Quiz?
Name the two types of democracy and explain what they are
Describe what a monarchy is
A government ruled by religion is called?
Name the three levels of government

3. Citizenship Vocab Immigration Naturalization Dual Citizen
Visa/greencard
Legal alien

4. Citizenship

5. American Population Population Today= over 300 million
What caused growth?
Immigration- people moving
Birthrate- people being born

6. Citizenship 2 ways to become a citizen Born- “easiest way”
Naturalization- foreigners can become citizens

7. Citizenship by Birth Born in part of the United States
If your parents are American no matter where you are born
Possible to be a dual citizen- citizen in more than 1 country

8. Naturalization process where non-citizens gain citizenship
5 requirements
File an intent form
Live in the US for 5 years
Be 18 years old
Take naturalization test
Take citizenship oath

9. Oath
"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

10. Legal Aliens Legal Alien Immigrant Have permission to be in the US
Visa/Greencard- formal permission for a non-citizen to be in the nation
Can’t vote or hold public office
Have same legal rights as citizens

11. Illegal Aliens Can not do anything legally in the US
Can be deported if found (process of being expelled from a nation)
Why would someone come here illegally?

12. Bellringer
What are duties and responsibilities? Are they the same thing or are they different? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences

13. Citizenship Review Questions
What are the two you can become a citizen?
Describe dual citizenship
Why has our population grown over time?
What are some of the requirements you have to fill before you can apply for citizenship?
Explain the difference between illegal aliens and legal aliens

14. Duties and Responsibilities

15. Vocab
Duty
Responsibility
Property
Being informed
Respect

16. Duties
Something you HAVE to do

17. Responsibility
Something you should do

18. Duty
Obey the law

19. Duty
Pay taxes

20. Duty
Defend the Nation

21. Duty
Serve in court- jury duty

22. Duty
Go to school- truancy

23. Responsibility Be informed of events Watch News Read magazines
Internet

24. Responsibility Vote in elections Decide who to vote for
Register to vote

25. Responsibility
Participate in events
Volunteer
Americorps
Peace Corps

26. Responsibility
Respect property
Don’t vandalize
Don’t steal

27. Responsibility Respect Others Don’t threaten others Don’t bully others
Don’t discriminate

28. Bellringer
Where do our rights come from? How do we know what our rights are? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences

29. Review What is the difference between responsibilities and Duties?
What are your duties as an American? (name 3)
What are your responsibilities as an American? (name 3)

30. Rights of Citizens

31. Vocab Written document Court Ruling Liberty Rights Equality Rights
Affirmative Action

32. Sources of our rights
Written documents
Laws
Rulings by Courts

33. Security Rights Protect us from the Government
Article one denies certain powers to Congress
Bill of Rights contains limitations

34. Liberty Rights Protect our freedoms First Amendment rights
Rights of the accused

35. Equality Rights Requires that all persons are treated the same
14th amendment: equal citizenship
15th amendment: all men can vote
19th amendment: all women can vote

36. Testing Our Rights
Prejudice
Discrimination
Civil Rights Movement

37. Rights Debated Affirmative Action: preference to minorities
“Glass Ceiling”: invisible limitations (ex. Workplace)
Reverse Racism

38. Bellringer
What is the American dream? Does the American Dream really exist? Explain your answer in 3-5 sentences

39. Review What are some of the sources of our rights?
What are security rights? Give an example
What are liberty rights? Give an example?
What are equality rights? Give an example
Explain how our rights can be tested

40. Who are Americans?

41. Vocab
Census
Quota System
Birthrate
Language Barrier
American Dream

42. Census
1790
Every 10 years
Asks many questions

43. Nation of Immigrants
All Americans are either immigrants or descendants of an immigrant

44. Immigration limits 1920s- National Origins Act 1960s-Modern system
Refugees are an exception

45. Population Growth Large influx of immigrants Naturally high birthrates
Fastest growing part of our population?

46. Where we live Mid 1800s- farms to cities
Late 1800s- African Americans move to North
Late 1900s- shift to south and southwest
Late 1900s- move to suburbs

47. Changing Nation US changes with every census Language barriers
Cultural barriers
Religious barriers
Aging population

48. Members of Many Groups Family Friends Religion Education Economic
Government

49. Values we share American dream Imperfect society Freedom
Government by the people
Equality
Justice
Imperfect society