What Does it Mean?
Whatever helps the most people in the community is called __________________.
Common good
A freedom is called a __________________.
Right
How can you be a good citizen?
By making your community a better place to live
What is ONE job of the government?
To protect the rights of its citizens
What can happen if a person breaks the law?
They may pay a fine or go to jail
What does it mean to make an official choice?
Vote
When you have a plan that everyone agrees on, it is called a ____________________.
Compromise
What are two examples of good citizenship?
Obeying the law, working to change laws, volunteer in the community
Who has the responsibility of choosing government leaders?
Adult citizens
Why do people vote?
To choose leaders for community, state and national governments
What do you call a person who works freely, without pay?
Volunteer
What is a volunteer group that helps families all over the world build houses?
Habitat for Humanity
What steps did students in Arizona take before starting to build the house?
They collected supplies and materials by doing fundraisers or receiving donations
What is the document that lists the rights of the American citizens?
Bill of Rights or Constitution of the United States
Why is it important for people to respect the right of others?
That is the responsibility of citizens and not respecting others’ rights might lead someone to break the law
What is something you should do for the common good?
Responsibility
What do you call a disagreement?
Conflict
What responsibilities do citizens have?
Respecting other people’s property
Voting
Obey the law
Many citizens are free to do many things, as long as ________.
“they obey the law”
What are some rights that citizens have?
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom to Own Property