1. UNIT 1 CIVICS

2. CIVICS

4. The Mission of NPSD: NP students will: Become independent, adaptable, life-long learners who transfer understanding to new applications; Exhibit creative and critical thinking; Achieve at the proficient or greater level in all academic areas; Adapt to a changing technological world; and Transition from competent student to productive, responsible citizen of the global society.

5. CIVICS This is why you must take and pass a course on American Government in your senior year in order to graduate. Step 1 – You are to brainstorm possible answers the following: “What are your top 3 rights or freedoms as a person living in the USA?”

6. CIVICS “What are your top 3 rights or freedoms as a person living in the USA?” So you must identify 3 rights or freedoms and Explain why these are important in your life 1. “As a person living in America, my most important rights and freedoms are: 2. “These rights and freedoms are important because: 3. Give at least one example where this was important to you

7. CIVICS Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet 1. CIVICS is the science of citizenship – studying the relationship between citizens and their government In an autocracy or an oligarchy, the citizens are subjects with little to no freedom or choice. In a democracy, the people hold power and the government exists to protect them.

8. CIVICS Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet 2. Now it is not all about what the government in a democracy can do for you. As John Kennedy once said, it is “about what you can do for your country”.

9. CIVICS Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet 2. Answer Question Number 5 on page 16 by using a “T” chart RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATORYIOPTIONAL 5 THINGS REQUIREDIa LOT WE SHOULD IDO BUT DO NOT IHAVE TO

10. CIVICS 2. RESPONSIBILITIES MANDATORYIOPTIONAL Obey lawsI Be informed Pay taxesI Vote / Register to vote Jury DutyI Volunteer Selective ServiceI CensusI

11. CIVICS Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet 3. Now being politically active is a right that we all share – VOTING is the most common way that people can be active in politics So how many other ways can one be politically active – List at least 3 ideas in Number 6 on page 16

12. CIVICS Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet 4. At what age can a citizen in the US vote? Will you vote when you are eligible to? On Line 7, please give at least 1 reason why people do not vote.

13. CIVICS 5. TO CLOSE OUT THIS TOPIC – You need to learn how to register to vote. It is a requirement in PA that all voters register at least 30 days prior to the election. You do it once and never have to do it again unless one of the following happens: You change your address You change your name You change your political party

14. CIVICS 5. TO CLOSE OUT THIS TOPIC – You need to learn how to register to vote. Fill out the Voter Registration form