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2 Unit 1: Foundations of Government Civics and Economics Mrs. Dobak

3 Purposes of Government Why do you need me? Why do you need us? Why do you need me? Dumb Rules and laws!

4 Bell Ringer! Take out a sheet of paper Write the question #1: What would the country be like without a government? Choose one of the following methods to answer the question…. Write a summary Brainstorm a list Draw a picture

5 Remember this guy? Don’t be like him!!!!

6 Be supportive like this guy!!!!!!

7 Time To Find Your Partner!! Find a partner and decide who is partner A And who is partner B!

8 Purposes of Government Why do we need a government? What does the government do for us? What services does the government provide? Think About It!

9 Time To Find Your Partner!! Find a partner and decide who is partner A And who is partner B!

10 Provide Public Goods and Services Schools Libraries Transportation Health Department Fire/Rescue

11 Protect Citizens Police Military Courts Jails Laws

12 Keep Order Police Military Courts Jails

13 Homework Time! Write it in your planner! Provide Public Goods and Services  Schools  Libraries  Transportati on  Health Department  Fire/Rescue Protect Citizens  Police  Military  Courts  Jails  Laws Keep Order  Laws  Police  Military  Courts  Jails HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN YOUR NOTES!!!!!! Write a list of AT LEAST 10 ways the government is involved in your daily life!

14 Bell Ringer! What do the following pictures have in common? Write you answer in your bell ringer section!

15 Provided to the public by the government and paid for with taxes. The are all PUBLIC GOODS AND SERVICES

16 Principles of a Democratic Government Our nation was not created by common culture, geography, or centuries of tradition. It was created by ideas ! These guys are fools! What is that smell? See right here is my Brilliant idea! Wasn’t that not my idea? They didn’t include ANY of my ideas! I believed I have passed gas…

17 1. Consent of the Governed People are the source of any and all governmental power. The people agree to be governed

18 2. Limited government Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do. The government has limits set on its power.

19 3. Rule of Law The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

20 Process The Info! Find Your Partner!! Find a partner and decide who is partner A And who is partner B

21 Now Process The Information!!!!! Partner Discuss/summarize the FIRST three Principles of government! You may use your notes but challenge yourself NOT TO! Partner You will ALSO Discuss/summarize the FIRST three Principles of government…BUT you may not repeat anything Partner A said!

22 4. Democracy In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

23 5. Representative Government In a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

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25 Quad Discussion! Partner up and discuss the picture! What does it mean? How does the cartoonist feel about Democracy? Do you see a bias? Discuss the last two principles! Summarize them! 1 4 3 2

26 Drawing Time!!! Draw each principle. THINK about the key words you highlighted!!!

27 Homework Time! Write it in your planner! Provide Public Goods and Services  Schools  Libraries  Transportati on  Health Department  Fire/Rescue Protect Citizens  Police  Military  Courts  Jails  Laws Keep Order  Laws  Police  Military  Courts  Jails HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN YOUR NOTES!!!!!! Complete Homework Purposes and Principles of Government!

28 Bell Ringer! As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. I gave up Austria but do you know how proud I was? I was so proud that I walked around with an American flag around my (big, huge muscular) shoulders all day long. Read The Quote Below and write who you thing said it…..

29 Civics Civics is the study of what is means to be a U.S. citizen. Living in the United States doesn't automatically make one an American citizen Residents of the United States can be aliens, or citizens.

30 ALIENS People who have left (emigrated) a foreign country and come to the United States legally. Have some of the same freedoms and legal rights as U.S. citizens, but they cannot vote in elections.

31 Citizen Legally recognized member of a country Has certain rights and duties under a government. Citizens of the U.S. enjoy all of the freedoms, protections, and legal rights which the Constitution promises.

32 Process The Info! Find Your Partner!! Find a partner and decide who is partner A And who is partner B!

33 So How do you Obtain Citizenship? There are Two Sources of Citizenship BIRTH Naturalization

34 Birth Born in any state Born outside the U.S. but at least one parent is an American citizen.

35 Naturalization The process by which people from foreign countries become U.S. citizens

36 Fourteenth Amendment The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America defines citizenship: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”

37 Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Naturalization 1st File an application The application asks for biographical information about the person. The person has his or her fingerprints taken, and provides photographs and legal documents.

38 Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Naturalization 2nd Take a naturalization examination The examination tests the applicant’s knowledge of U.S. government and history. The applicant must also pass an English test.

39 Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Naturalization 3rd Appear for a court hearing The applicant appears before a judge and asks to become a U.S. citizen. The judge will listen to the applicant’s reasons and will decide on naturalization.

40 To become a citizen, or to be naturalized, a person must meet certain requirements: Be at least 18 years old Have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years Be of good moral character and loyal to the U.S. Be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English Have basic knowledge and understanding of the history, government structure and the Constitution of the U.S. Be willing to take an oath of allegiance to the U.S.

41 Bell Ringer! “ What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task. This is the price and the promise of citizenship. This is the source of our confidence -”. Read The Quote Below and write your thought on it….. ~ Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, 2009 Jan 20, Washington, D.C

42 Good Citizenship

43 Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship Citizenship is not free. For our society to function, citizens must contribute to the common good.

44 CHALK TALK TIME!!! Write your thoughts….. What are some things citizens can do to contribute to the common good????

45 Duties of Citizenship Certain actions are the duty of all citizens. These duties are the "musts" of citizenship. That is, all U.S. citizens are required by law to perform these actions. The duties required of all citizens are described in the Constitution and in the laws of the country and the states.

46 Obeying the law Our system of government can work only if citizens respect and obey the laws

47 Attending school Education helps ensure that citizens have the skills necessary to join the workforce and promote economic growth.

48 Paying taxes Taxes pay for the many different services provided by the government

49 Serving in the armed forces Draft laws require men meeting certain age and other qualifications to serve in the military

50 Appearing in court If called, citizens must report to serve as members of a jury and must also testify in court if called as witnesses

51 A DUTY YOU MUST DO!

52 Responsibilities of Citizens In addition to the duties of citizenship, Americans have many responsibilities of citizenship. These responsibilities are the "shoulds" of citizenship. That is, although citizens are not required by law to carry out these actions, most Americans accept these responsibilities. They recognize that these are important to the success of the country and the well-being of the people.

53 Voting By voting, each citizen plays a part in deciding who the leaders of government will be.

54 Being informed Citizens should stay informed about current events so that they can better understand important issues.

55 Taking part in government The quality of any democratic government depends on the quality of the people who serve in it.

56 Helping your community Citizens should be willing to give their time to help improve their neighborhood, town, or city.

57 Respecting and protecting others’ rights The success of the United States depends on the protection of the rights of citizens. All Americans must take part in defending human rights.

58 A responsibilit you SHOULD do!

59 A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens

60 Ways for citizens to participate in community service Volunteer to support democratic institutions: League of Women Voters Elections Legislatures

61 Ways for citizens to participate in community service Express concern about the welfare of the community: Environment Public Health Safety Education

62 Ways for citizens to participate in community service Help to make the community a good place to live and work by: Tutoring Volunteering

63 Personal traits of good citizens Trustworthiness and honesty Courtesy and respect for the rights of others

64 Responsibility, accountability and self reliance Respect for the law Patriotism Personal traits of good citizens

65 Bell Ringer! Take out a sheet of paper #3: Write the question: Who or what influences you? (Think about the person you are, the clothes you wear, the way you chose to behave, the music you like, favorite foods etc….)

66 Documents that Influenced the Constitution

67 DocumentAuthor Principle or Guarantee Impacts Charters of the Virginia Company of London King of England- King James I Guaranteed the colonists the rights of Englishmen Provided a government for the Virginia colony I will Protect you Colonist…that is what governments do after all…….

68 Charters of the Virginia Company of London

69 Document Author Principle or Guarantee Impacts Virginia Declaration of Rights George Mason Rights later contained in the Bill of Rights Was the model for the Bill of Rights I wrote this fine document in 1776. Then later the Bill of Rights looked strangely similar. hmmm POW That’s for accusing me of taking your ideas! I had many Influences going all the way back to the Magna Carta… so there!

70 Document Author Principle or Guarantee Impacts Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Thomas Jefferson Freedom of religion Established a separation of church and state DO NOT CROSS

71 Here is Yet another super profound document that will impact the country Forever, that I whipped up in my spare time… No Biggie….

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73 DocumentAuthor Principle or Guarantee Impacts Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson Inspired by John Locke Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Unalienable rights Declared the colonies independe nt of Britain Yep…me again and all hand Written…so don’t Complain about a few notes!

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75 DocumentAuthor Principle or Guarantee Impacts Articles of Confederation Continental Congress First form of government for the U. S. States would hold power Created a weak central government Led to the Constitution of the United States GOV

76 SHOUT IT OUT TIME!!!

77 DocumentAuthorPrinciple or Guarantee Impacts Charters of the Virginia Company of London King of England- King James I Guaranteed the colonists the rights of Englishmen Provided a government for the Virginia colony Virginia Declaration of Rights George MasonRights later contained in the Bill of Rights Was the model for the Bill of Rights Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Thomas JeffersonFreedom of religion Established a separation of church and state Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson, primary author Inspired by John Locke Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Unalienable rights Declared the colonies independent of Britain Articles of Confederation Continental Congress First form of government for the U. S. States would hold power Created a weak central government Led to the Constitution of the United States

78 Declaration of Independence review The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It represents the official first step toward the separation of the 13 colonies from the control of Great Britain. The document was written by Thomas Jefferson.

79 Declaration of Independence *Stated grievances against the king of Great Britain *Declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain *Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) *Established the idea that all people are equal under the law

80 . Think About it!!!!!

81 The Articles of Confederation The Articles created a nation that was "a loose association of states." The state governments retained most of the power under the Articles, with little power given to the central (national) government. The central government received little respect and was not able to accomplish much because it had little authority over states or individuals in America.

82 The Articles of Confederation *Established the first form of national government *Major powers reside with individual states *Weak central government *Congress had no power no enforce laws *It was difficult to amend the Articles and to pass laws *Led to the writing of the Constitution

83 Partner Discussion! What in the document could be a potential problem? Would this potential issue compound into other problems? What groups of society would this potentially impact? Does the problem identified have a simple solution or need a complete overhaul?

84 Quad Discussion! Partner up and discuss the documents! Summarize them! 1 4 3 2

85 Let us not forget……

86 The writings of Mr. Ben Franklin… My prize question therefore should be, To discover some drug wholesome and not disagreeable, to be mixed with our common food, or sauces, that shall render the natural discharges, of wind from our bodies, not only inoffensive, but agreeable as Perfumes. That this is not a chimerical Project, and altogether impossible, may appear from these considerations. That we already have some knowledge of the means capable of varying that smell. He that dines on stale flesh, especially with much addition of onions, shall be able to afford a stink that no company can tolerate; while he that has lived for some time on vegetables only, shall have that breath so pure as to be insensible to the most delicate noses; and if he manage so as to avoid the report, he may any where give vent to his griefs unnoticed…. …It is universally well known, that in digesting our common food, there is created or produced in the bowels of human creatures, a great quantity of wind. That the permitting this Air to escape and mix with the atmosphere, is usually offensive to the Company, from the fetid smell that accompanies it. That all well-bred People therefore, to avoid giving such offence, forcibly restrain the efforts of nature to discharge that wind. That so retained contrary to Nature, it not only gives frequently great present pain, but occasions future diseases such as habitual cholics, ruptures, tympanies, &c., often destructive of the constitution and sometimes of life itself. Were it not for the odiously offensive smell accompanying such escapes, polite people would probably be under no more restraint in discharging such wind in company, than they are in spitting, or in blowing their noses.

87 Interactive Binder Homework HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN YOUR NOTES!!!!!! Chose one of the documents and make your own document! Be sure to be creative and include the principle or Guarantee and Impact! Sign it like you co wrote it with the author! DocumentAuthorPrinciple or Guarantee Impacts Charters of the Virginia Company of King of England-King James I Provided a government for the colony Declaration of Rights George Mason Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom Thomas Jefferson Established a separation of church and state Declaration of Thomas Jefferson, primary author Inspired by John Locke Articles of Confederati on Continental Congress

88 Review

89 The rights of Englishmen were guaranteed to colonists in America A.Charters of the Virginia Company of London B.Declaration of Independence C.Virginia Declaration of Rights D.Articles of Confederation E.Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

90 The legal process by which an alien may become a citizen is called: A. deportation B. Adoption C. Immigration D. Naturalization

91 People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf…. A.consent of the governed B.representative government C.limited government D.rule of law E.Democracy

92 Established the idea of separation of church and state and freedom of religious beliefs and opinions A.Charters of the Virginia Company of London B.Declaration of Independence C.Virginia Declaration of Rights D.Articles of Confederation E.Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

93 A ________________ is a legally recognized member of the United States. A. Alien B. Immigrant C. Virginia D. Citizen

94 Served as a model for the Bill of Rights A.Charters of the Virginia Company of London B.Declaration of Independence C.Virginia Declaration of Rights D.Articles of Confederation E.Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

95 Stated grievances against the King of England; established the idea that all people are created equal A.Charters of the Virginia Company of London B.Declaration of Independence C.Virginia Declaration of Rights D.Articles of Confederation E.Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

96 All of the following are traits of good citizenship EXCEPT A.responsibility. B.accountability. C.self-reliance. D.church membership

97 The first form of government for the U.S. that had a weak central government A.Charters of the Virginia Company of London B.Declaration of Independence C.Virginia Declaration of Rights D.Articles of Confederation E.Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

98 While all citizens have both duties and responsibilities, Responsibilities A. are illegal actions. B. carry consequences if they are not fulfilled. C. are fulfilled by choice D. are described in the Constitution of the United States.

99 The government and those who are governed are bound by the law A.consent of the governed B.representative government C.limited government D.rule of law E.Democracy

100 Citizens who do not fulfill their civic duties A.cannot vote in the next election. B.must pay higher taxes. C.face legal consequences. D.lose their citizenship.

101 The government is not all powerful and may do only those things that the people have given it power t o do A.consent of the governed B.representative government C.limited government D.rule of law E.Democracy

102 A government where the people rule A.consent of the governed B.representative government C.limited government D.rule of law E.Democracy

103 Which of the following is NOT one of the basic purposes for government? A.Keeping Order B.Protecting Citizens C.Collecting taxes D.Providing public goods and services

104 Which of the following is a duty of citizenship? A.Campaigning for a candidate B.Serving as a witness is court C.Writing a letter to a congressman D.Registering to vote

105 People are the source of any and all government power A.consent of the governed B.representative government C.limited government D.rule of law E.Democracy

106 YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!


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