1. The Duties and Responsibilities of Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Two sides of the same coin

2. Something to think about! It is time to elect a world leader, and your vote counts. Here's the scoop on the three leading candidates: Candidate A consults with astrologists. He's had two mistresses. He chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of brandy every evening. Candidate C is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and hasn't had any illicit affairs. Which of these candidates is your choice?? It is time to elect a world leader, and your vote counts. Here's the scoop on the three leading candidates: Candidate A consults with astrologists. He's had two mistresses. He chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day. Candidate B was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of brandy every evening. Candidate C is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and hasn't had any illicit affairs. Which of these candidates is your choice??

4. Some things to think about? Look in the mirror! Are you basically a good person or a bad person? Are you basically a good person or a bad person? When dealing with others are you generally fair and just or selfish and self centered? When dealing with others are you generally fair and just or selfish and self centered? How do you react when others treat you in a manner that hurts you or hurts your feelings? What do you do in response? How do you react when others treat you in a manner that hurts you or hurts your feelings? What do you do in response? Do you turn the other cheek or lash out in anger? Do you turn the other cheek or lash out in anger? What would you tell younger members of your family to do if you were responsible for them? What would you tell younger members of your family to do if you were responsible for them?

5. Yin & Yang seemingly opposite or contradictory forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world. Homeostasis = The ability or tendency of an organism or cell to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.

6. The Holocaust illustrates the consequences of prejudice, racism and stereotyping on a society. It forces us to examine the responsibilities of citizenship and confront the powerful ramifications of indifference and inaction. Tim Holden

7. My grandfather was a man, when he talked about freedom, his attitude was really interesting. His view was that you had obligations or you had responsibilities, and when you fulfilled those obligations or responsibilities, that then gave you the liberty to do other things. Clarence Thomas – supreme court Rights & Responsibilities: a cornerstone of freedom

8. A Citizen’s Legal Duties Each of us belongs to many communities: Each of us belongs to many communities: Family Family - neighborhood - town, city - school - church - state - country As community members, we have many responsibilities – things we should do or obligations that we fulfill voluntarily As community members, we have many responsibilities – things we should do or obligations that we fulfill voluntarily

9. A Citizen’s Legal Duties As citizens, we also have duties – things we are required to do. As citizens, we also have duties – things we are required to do. We must fulfill duties required by national, state, and local governments or face fines or imprisonment. We must fulfill duties required by national, state, and local governments or face fines or imprisonment.

10. Duties 1. Obey the Law - Serve specific purposes, such as to help people get along, prevent accidents, and see that resources are used fairly 2. Pay Taxes - Government uses tax money to pay police, pave roads, and maintain armed forces. People pay a percentage of what they bring in, or on the sale of goods or even property. - Government uses tax money to pay police, pave roads, and maintain armed forces. People pay a percentage of what they bring in, or on the sale of goods or even property.

11. Duties 3. Defend the Nation - In the U.S. all men aged 18-25 must register with the government in case the country needs to draft, or call up men for military service; today military service is voluntary. 4. Serve in Court - Every adult citizen must be prepared to serve on a jury or as a witness at a trial if called to do so.

12. Duties 5. Attend School - Most states require young people to attend school until the age of 16.

13. Civic Responsibilities 1. Be Informed - Know what the government is doing so that you can voice your opinion. - People can learn about issues and leaders by reading print publications, listening to news on the radio or T.V., talking o people, and searching the internet - Be aware of your rights

14. Civic Responsibilities 2. Speak Up and Vote - Remember, the government exists to serve you, but you must make your concerns known. - Calling, writing, or sending e-mails to your elected representatives; joining political parties; working for a cause - VOTE

15. Civic Responsibilities 3. Respect Other’s Rights - people must respect public property and the property of others. - vandalizing and littering are not only disrespectful but also a crime.

16. Civic Responsibilities 4. Respect Diversity - Although we may disagree with people or disapprove of their lifestyles, these people have an equal right to their beliefs and practices - Tolerance means respecting and accepting others, regardless of their beliefs, practices, or differences. - Diversity in our country is a strength, all citizens are equal and entitled to be treated the same.

17. Civic Responsibilities 5. Contribute to the Common Good - Contributing time, effort, and money to help others and to improve the community life. - Be an active participant in your community

18. Citizens and the Community Americans do volunteer work to help make their communities better places to live. Americans do volunteer work to help make their communities better places to live. A community is a group of people who share the same interests and concerns. A community is a group of people who share the same interests and concerns. Many volunteers today are students between grades 6-12. Many volunteers today are students between grades 6-12.

19. Citizens and the Community Government at all levels, provide many needs for the people, but resources are limited. Government at all levels, provide many needs for the people, but resources are limited. Governments are bureaucracies – complex systems with many departments, rules, and people in the chain of command. Governments are bureaucracies – complex systems with many departments, rules, and people in the chain of command. This often makes it difficult for government to respond quickly to social problems. This often makes it difficult for government to respond quickly to social problems.

20. Citizens and the Community Good citizens of this country are concerned about the welfare – the health, prosperity, and happiness of all members of the community. Good citizens of this country are concerned about the welfare – the health, prosperity, and happiness of all members of the community. Some people participate in the community by leading a scout troop; others mentor school children; visit nursing homes; and collecting canned goods. Ex. PTA Some people participate in the community by leading a scout troop; others mentor school children; visit nursing homes; and collecting canned goods. Ex. PTA

21. Citizens and the Community Volunteerism is the practice of offering your time and services to others without payment. Volunteerism is the practice of offering your time and services to others without payment. Instead of their time, many Americans contribute money to charity Instead of their time, many Americans contribute money to charity In 2005, people gave more than $250 billion to charity. Average 2% of their income. In 2005, people gave more than $250 billion to charity. Average 2% of their income. Most came from average individual citizens, some came from large corporations. Most came from average individual citizens, some came from large corporations.

22. Citizens and the Community Many companies believe in giving back to the community. Many companies believe in giving back to the community. Ex. sponsoring a recreational sports team, donating prizes for community fund- raisers, contributing to college scholarships to students Ex. sponsoring a recreational sports team, donating prizes for community fund- raisers, contributing to college scholarships to students Ex. Bentonville, Arkansas – Wal-Mart Ex. Bentonville, Arkansas – Wal-Mart

23. Citizens and the Community When it comes to volunteering, people are more likely to participate when they feel a personal connection to a cause or know others involved ex. PTA When it comes to volunteering, people are more likely to participate when they feel a personal connection to a cause or know others involved ex. PTA There are more than 1 million registered charities with the federal government; many are small and locally based. There are more than 1 million registered charities with the federal government; many are small and locally based. All are dependant on ordinary people giving their time. All are dependant on ordinary people giving their time.

24. Citizens and the Community More than half of all U.S. middle schools and high schools now arrange community service for students from 6-12 grade. More than half of all U.S. middle schools and high schools now arrange community service for students from 6-12 grade. Several hundred school districts now require high school students to volunteer a set number of hours to earn a graduation diploma. Several hundred school districts now require high school students to volunteer a set number of hours to earn a graduation diploma.

25. Citizens and the Community The federal government has created national volunteer programs: The federal government has created national volunteer programs: 1961, John F. Kennedy challenged Americans to fight poverty, disease, and war in the poorest corners of the world. 1961, John F. Kennedy challenged Americans to fight poverty, disease, and war in the poorest corners of the world. Established the Peace Corps which now has 180,000 members in 138 countries. Established the Peace Corps which now has 180,000 members in 138 countries. Includes advising farmers, teaching children, vaccinations against disease, etc. Includes advising farmers, teaching children, vaccinations against disease, etc.

26. Citizens and the Community AmeriCorps was established in 1993. 50,000 Americans participate. AmeriCorps was established in 1993. 50,000 Americans participate. Domestically help disaster victims, clean up polluted rivers, assist individuals with disabilities. Domestically help disaster victims, clean up polluted rivers, assist individuals with disabilities. In exchange, people receive a small living allowance and money to help pay for college. In exchange, people receive a small living allowance and money to help pay for college.

27. Citizens and the Community Senior Corps established in 1965, is a volunteer program for people aged 55 and older. Consists of 3 main programs: Senior Corps established in 1965, is a volunteer program for people aged 55 and older. Consists of 3 main programs: - Foster grandparents for children with special needs - Senior companions for other seniors - The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (meals on wheels) or other neighborhood activities

28. Citizens and the Community USA Freedom Corps was a new program implemented by George W. Bush which brought together all three programs: USA Freedom Corps was a new program implemented by George W. Bush which brought together all three programs: Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Senior Corps Meant to focus on three areas of need: Meant to focus on three areas of need: - responding to national emergencies - rebuilding our communities - extending American compassion around the world

29. Citizens and the Community By banding together, we truly serve ourselves. By banding together, we truly serve ourselves. The benefits of volunteering: The benefits of volunteering: - make our communities better places to live - gain opportunities to learn, make friends, improve skills - gain the satisfaction of knowing that a difference has been made in someone else’s life.