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Warm Up

Explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States, including freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. Understand the importance of obeying the law, paying taxes, defending the nation, and fulfilling civic responsibilities. This informative guide provides valuable insights into what it means to be a citizen.

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Warm Up

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  1. Warm Up What does this cartoon suggest about the Rights of Citizens?

  2. Assessment Answer these questions: If you are a citizen of the United States you are also a citizen of the _________ in which you reside What are the 2 pathways to citizenship? Immigration has had what impact on the United States? What is the final step in becoming an American Citizen?

  3. Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizenship

  4. The First Amendment • "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

  5. Freedom of Religion:The Establishment Clause Governments can: • Teach about religions in school • Allow voluntary prayer in many examples • Transport students to a religious school • Read Bible for culture or literacy content

  6. The Establishment Clause Governments cannot: • Set a state religion • Government cannot order a prayer • Teach religious doctrine in the school • Pay seminary teachers • Teach creationism

  7. The Freedom of Speech • “Congress shall make no laws . . . abridging the freedom of speech.”

  8. What can the Individual say under Free Speech? • Say any political belief • Protest (without getting out of control) • Say things about someone that are true • Burn the flag • Say racist and hate slogans • Free speech means someone might say something you disagree with

  9. Limits to Free Speech • Threaten to blow up airplanes, schools or the president • Sexual harassment • Create too much social chaos • Extremely crude language in a public form • Disrespectful, vulgar language in schools • Hate crimes

  10. Freedom of Press

  11. Can Cannot • Libel– intentionally injuring a person’s reputation by false facts • Disclose defense-security secrets • Detail how to make certain weapons • Print any political position • Make fun of people, especially politicians • Expose wrongs by the government • Say things you might not agree with

  12. Freedom of Assembly

  13. Freedom of Assemblycans cannot • Protest • Parade (with a permit) • Parade chanting hate slogans • Gang members can congregate in public • Protest by throwing rocks and breaking windows • Hang out on private land against owners will—loitering • Teen curfew

  14. Right to Petition the Government

  15. Petitioning the Government • You may sue the government for wrongs • You cannot be punished for exposing wrongs by the government • The courts decide the wrongs

  16. The Five Rights of the First Amendment • Freedom of Religion • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of the Press • Freedom of Assembly • Right to petition the government

  17. 14th Amendment • All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

  18. 14th Amendment Rights • What is Due Process? • government must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person • Innocent until proven guilty • Miranda Rights • Fair trial in the court of law • Right to Privacy • The 14th Amendment extends this protection to actions of the states

  19. Responsibilities- Are things we SHOULD do; personal obligations or commitments, to our country. Duties- Are things we must do. Things that we are legally held accountable for. Key Terms of this Section

  20. Legal Duties OBEYING THE LAW

  21. Obeying the Law • Following the law is a citizens’ most important duty • Family Rules • Classroom Rules

  22. PAYING TAXES Why does our government require your parents to pay taxes?

  23. Legal Duties Continued DEFENDING THE NATION

  24. Once a male turns the age of 18, they are by law required to register for the draft If a war was to break out, men would be obligated to serve if their number was called Under today’s draft laws men who’s 20th birthday fell that year, would be the first called up by lottery. This would be followed by 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 if needed 18 and 19 year olds would probably not be needed The Draft System Today

  25. Legal Duties Continued… Serving in Court

  26. Serving in Court • The Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury in criminal and civil matters • Every adult citizen must be prepared to serve if called upon • Individuals can be excused for good reasons

  27. Civic Responsibilities • Fulfilling Civic Responsibilities • Helps Democracy flourish • Helps you become a better individual • Helps you become more involved with the Democratic process

  28. Civic Responsibilities Keep Informed Regarding Current Issues

  29. Being Informed • Brainstorm ways or different methods of staying informed to what is going on in our nation and across the globe

  30. Civic Responsibilities Register and Vote Participate in Political campaigns

  31. Civic Responsibilities Respect Others’ Rights to an Equal Voice in Government

  32. Respect Others’ Rights List at least five ways an ordinary average citizen can respect another citizens’ rights. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

  33. Civic Responsibilities Hold Elective Office Participate in Political Campaigns

  34. Influence the Government by Communicating with Governmental Officials Civic Responsibilities

  35. The Five Characteristics in Review! Responsibility Accountability And Self-Reliance Trustworthiness And Honesty Courtesy And Respect for others Respect For the Law Patriotism

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