What is Civics
What is the definition of Civics?
The study of the rights and duties of citizens of a country
What are the two ways a person can become a citizen of the United States?
By birth Born in any of the 50 states, American territory, or US military base or to one US parent
What are values
Broad ideas about what is good and are shared by people in a society
What are "American Institutions
Groups that create bonds between people and pass down values Family
How does government make it possible for people to live together?
Gov’t makes it possible for people to live together peacefully and productively
The word "civics" comes from the Latin word civis. What did that word mean in Ancient Rome?
Citizens usually share common history, customs, and beliefs
List three places a person can be born to automatically become a US citizen.
Born in any of the 50 states, American territory, or US military base or to one US parent
List four of the shared values mentioned in the slideshow that build unity among Americans.
to be loyal to US, obey laws, perform duties required of citizens
Which institution is described as the "core of social life"
Passes on values to the next generation
What is a "government"?
Ruling authority for a community
In Ancient Greece and Rome, what group of people were the only ones considered citizens?
Only landowning men were citizens
Approximately how many people naturalize as US citizens each year?
More than 500,000 people naturalize as citizens each year
True or False: The United States has a national language
False
What is "Federalism"?
Sharing of power between national and state governments
The government "keeps order" by establishing a court system. What are two things the court system decides?
Traffic laws and Business laws
To become a naturalized citizen, what three English skills must a person demonstrate on their exam?
reading, writing, speaking English and basic facts of history
Where is the national government of the United States located?
Washington DC
What do the letters "FBI" stand for?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
What is the name of the oath naturalized citizens must take to be loyal to the US and obey its laws?
Oath of Allegiance
Name four examples of public services that the government creates and manages.
Libraries, schools, hospitals, parks