Politicians
Who is the German chancelor?
Angela Merkel
What are some responsibilities you have at school?
listen, be prepared, do not prevent others from learning, etc.
What does citizenship mean?
Citizenship is about being a member of a group (family, school, country). A citizen has rights and responsibilities.
Finish this sentence: In a democratic and fair country, elections are always...
free, equal and secret.
Who is the mayor of Munich?
Dieter Reiter
What are some responsibilities you have to your body?
sleep, exercise, eat healthy, shower, etc.
What is a right?
How you should be treated by others, in a good and fair way.
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Who is Frank Walter-Steinmeier?
The German president
Children have the right to medical care. What is their responsibility?
They need to take care of themselves by brushing their teeth, washing, exercising, and eating healthy.
What is a responsibility?
Something that is your job to do as a good and helpful member of a group (citizen).
What does it mean for an election to be equal?
Everyone has the same number of votes and they all are counted equally.
What is the federal parliament (Bundestag)?
It is made up of the representatives elected by the German people.
Children have the right to be protected. What is their responsibility?
They should not bully or harm others.
What is a duty?
Something that you have to do because it is your job or because you feel it is the right thing to do.
Children have the right to have their thoughts and ideas heard. What is their responsibiltiy?
They need to listen to other people.
What is a democracy?
The word comes from two Greek words that mean rule by the people. In a democracy the people have a say in how the government is run. They do this by voting.