Civic Virtues
What does a civic virtue mean?
Doing what is best for the community, not just yourself.
Who is a citizen?
A person who belongs to a country and has rights there
to change or add to something already established
Amend
How many branches of government does the U.S. have?
C) 3
Which is a right U.S. citizens have?
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to vote, etc. (any one)
Name one example of a civic virtue.
Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Responsibility, and courage (any one)
Which is one responsibility of citizens?
Following the law, voting, paying taxes, helping the community (any one)
A document that outlines the structures and powers of the U.S. government
Constitution
What is the job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Name one responsibilty of a citizen
Obeying laws, paying taxes, voting, serving on a jury (any one)
Why is honesty important for citizens?
Honesty builds trust in the community.
Why might someone come to the United States to gain citizenship?
Freedom and Better Opportunities
The first ten amendments that list important rights and freedoms for the people
The Bill of Rights
Who leads the executive branch?
The President
Why is it important to follow laws?
To keep people safe
How can showing respect help a community?
Respect helps people get along and work together.
Why do people take the citizenship test?
To show they understand U.S. history, government, and rights
The introduction of the Constitution
Preamble
What does the judicial branch do?
Decides if laws are fair
What happens if people don’t take responsibilities seriously?
Communities may become unsafe, you may suffer consequences
Give TWO examples of civic virtues in action.
Examples: helping a neighbor, telling the truth, following rules, volunteering, etc
Maria moved to the United States from another country. She studies U.S. history and government, takes a test, and promises to be loyal to the United States. What is Maria doing?
She is becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization
Allegiance
loyalty to a group
Why does the government have three branches instead of one?
To share power so no one branch is too strong
Rights are different from responsibilities because...
Rights are freedoms; responsibilities are duties