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Introduction to Civics

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RightsPowers that individuals have
DutiesThings we are required to do by law
ResponsibilitiesThings we should do
Good CitizenSelf-Reliant
Community ServiceThe League of Women Voters
DemocracyThe people rule
RepublicRepresentatives vote on behalf of the people
Ancient GreeceFirst had a democracy
Ancient RomeFirst had a republic
U.S. form of governmentRepresentative Democracy
Limited GovernmentGov't is not all powerful
Rule of LawThe gov't & those who govern are bound by the law
Consent of the GovernedPoeple are the source of any & all governmental power
These are examples of rightsSpeech, Press, Petition, etc.
These are examples of dutiesPaying taxes, jury duty
These are examples of responsibilitiesVoting, watching the news
Voter ApathyA lack of interest in voting
Reasons why many don't voteDon't think their vote counts
Definition of CivicsThe study of citizenship & government
Name of our GovernorMark Warner
14th AmendmentIt defines citizenship
AlienNon-citizen living in U.S.
NaturalizationProcess of becoming a citizen
Immigration & Naturalization ServiceThey determine the character of an immigrant who wants to become a citizen
Melting PotAmericans have been created from many diverse groups
CongressHas the power to regulate immigration
675,000Number of immigrants allowed each year in U.S.
CitizenIndividual with certain rights & duties
Run for PresidentOnly native-born citizens can do this
To become a citizen, you must know thisAmerican history & gov't


Civics
Pocahontas Middle School

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