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Citizenship

Citizenship. the rights, duties, and responsibilities . A citizen is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government. Another word for allegiance is loyalty . Citizenship. Do we have rights ?

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Citizenship

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  1. Citizenship the rights, duties, and responsibilities

  2. A citizen is an individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government. • Another word for allegiance is loyalty. Citizenship

  3. Do we have rights? • How do we know what our rights are as citizens? • The Constitution of the United States of America establishes and protects the citizen's fundamental rights and liberties. • Few rights, if any, are considered absolute or unrestricted. Citizenship

  4. Citizenship • What fundamental rights and liberties are guaranteed in the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America?

  5. First Amendment freedoms • Religion • Speech • Press • Assembly • Petition Citizenship

  6. Citizenship • Religion—Government may not establish an official religion, nor endorse, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

  7. Citizenship • Speech—Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

  8. Citizenship • Press—The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

  9. Citizenship • Assembly—Individuals may peacefully gather. • This applies to every citizen of the United States – young, old, male, female, all races and creeds.

  10. Citizenship • Petition—Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

  11. Citizenship • Fourteenth Amendment • Extends the due process protection to actions of the states

  12. Citizenship • For government to be effective, citizens must fulfill their civic duties.

  13. What duties are expected of all citizens? • Duties of responsible citizens • Obey laws • Pay taxes • Serve in the armed forces if called • Serve on a jury or as a witness in court Citizenship

  14. Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences. • Remember: If you don’t fulfill your responsibilities, then you probably don’t have the right to complain. Being a responsible citizen entitles you to a voice in the government! Citizenship

  15. Citizenship • A basic responsibility of citizenship is to contribute to the common good.

  16. What are the ways individuals demonstrate responsible citizenship? • Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary. • Each citizen can choose their level of participation. • Obviously, some are more involved than others. Citizenship

  17. Responsibilities of citizens • Register and vote • Hold elective office • Influence government by communicating with government officials • Serve in voluntary, appointed positions • Participate in political campaigns • Keep informed regarding current issues • Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government Citizenship

  18. Citizenship • A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens.

  19. Citizenship • In what ways do citizens participate in community service?

  20. Citizenship • Ways for citizens to participate in community service • Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g., League of Women Voters).

  21. Citizenship • Ways for citizens to participate in community service • Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g., environment, public health and safety, education).

  22. Citizenship • Ways for citizens to participate in community service • Help to make the community a good place to work and live (e.g., by becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes).

  23. Thoughtful and effective participation in civic life depends upon the exercise of good citizenship. • Personal traits of good citizens • Trustworthiness and honesty • Courtesy and respect for the rights of others • Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance • Respect for the law • Patriotism Citizenship

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