1. Citizen Participation In a Democracy
Chapter 7
Citizen
Participation
In a Democracy

2. 7.1 Engagement in Civic and Political Life
Are citizens actively engaged?
Answer & justify.

3. Democracy
1800’s = citizens actively involved in groups to accomplish goals
1900’s = less time and energy (still $$) for causes
2000’s = citizens become disengaged

4. ??????
What are the responsibilities of Citizens?

5. 7.2
Citizenship
Civic rights
Civic Responsibilities

6. Citizenship “C” = original = did not define citizenship
Lots of assumptions
1857 = Dred Scott v Sanford
SC decision

7. 14th “A” Defines citizenship 1868 Clarified citizenship (page 118)
Purpose = extend the right od citizenship to former slaves

8. AND………… All person’s born on US soil ARE citizens AND
Can not discriminate or deprive rights without due process

9. Civil Rights Struggle 14th “A” = limits Jim Crow laws passed in South
Enforced segregation
Denied legal equality to Af/Am

10. Long Time……….. Plessy v Ferguson 1896
SC decision = Separate but equal was OK
Reality = Separate was NOT equal

11. Fight continues….. NAACP CORE 1954 SC
Brown v Board of Education Topeka KS
Plessy is overturned

12. 1950’s & 1960’s Civil Rights movement grows Martin Luther King Jr
President Johnson
Civil Rights Act = law

13. Since then…..
No discrimination
Increased immigration  Why??

14. Immigration
Legal
Illegal
MOST:
Lawful Permanent Residents

15. Lawful Permanent Residents
Rights
Responsibilities
No vote or hold office
Intent: To become citizen

16. Citizens Natural or Naturalized (7.3) Rights Responsibilities Vote
Hold office

17. Undocumented Immigrants
Person who has come to the US to live and work without proper paperwork…
WHY?????

18. Responsibilities
Males 18
Must register for military service

19. Personal Responsibilities
Taking care of self & others
Helping

20. Civic Responsibilities
Be informed
Volunteer
Political engagement????
Choice

21. Check 7.1 & 7.2 Which “A” defines citizenship?
Name of the SC case that decided “separate but equal was okay”?
Name of the case that overturned the previous case?
What did LBJ sign in 1964 to ensure equality?
Can lawful permanent residents vote?