Unit 1

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Citizen

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individual with certain rights and duties under a government and who, by birth or by choice, owes allegiance to that government.

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sources of citizenship

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. 14th Amendment defines citizenship in U.S.

. Birth

. Naturalization

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naturalization process

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. establish residency

. know American history and principles

. be able to read, speck, and write basic English

. pass exam (history & principals)

. take oath of allegiance

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duties of citizens

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. obey laws

. pay taxes

. serve in the armed forces if called

. serve on a jury if called

. serve as a witness in court if called

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responsibilities of citizens

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. register and vote

. influence government by communicating with government officials

. volunteer for appointed positions

. hold elective office

. participate in political campaigns

. keep informed regarding current issues

. respect others' rights to an equal voice in government

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purposes of government

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. protect citizens

. preserve order

. provide public goods and services

. plan for the future

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democracy

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form of government in which the people rile the country

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limited government

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government may do only those things people have given it the power to do and is specifically not allowed to do some things that step on people's rights

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majority rule

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the side receiving the greatest number of votes makes decisions binding on whole group while protecting minority rights

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protection of fundamental freedoms

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the responsibility of the government to safeguard the rights of all citizens, even those in the minority

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representative government

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people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf

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consent of the governed

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people are the source of all governmental power so government can only do what the citizens show they approve of (through voting)

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rule of law

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government including those who govern are bound by the law

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popular sovereignty

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government's authority to govern comes from the people themselves, rather than from birth of the rulers or some outside source

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charters of the Virginia Company of London

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document that guaranteed the rights of Englishmen who agreed to the settle in America

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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document that served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution

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Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom

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. document written by Jefferson that established freedom of religious beliefs and opinions, and the separation of the church and state

. model for part of the 1st Amendment

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Declaration of Independence

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. stated grievances against the king of England

. affirmed "certain unalienable rights" (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)

. established the idea that all people are equal under the law

. estblishes the right of citizens to change an unjust government

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Articles of Confederation

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. document established first form of national U.S. government

. major powers resided with individual states

. weak central government

. no power to tax and enforce laws

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citizen's community service

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. volunteer for organizations and public service (ex.; tutoring)

. express concern about public issues

. help make the community a better place to live

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personal character traits of good citizens

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. trustworthiness and honesty

. courtesy and respect

. responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance

. respect for the law

. patriotism

. participant in the school and local community

. informed voter

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skills for effective civic participation

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. formulate questions

. analyze information

. express position

. devise and implement a plan