Citizenship
If Jane and Johnny are fighting over a toy. What should they do?
Be fair by taking turns.
If you had to draw a sign with a symbol on it to remind children not to fight and to be a good citizen, what would you create?
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What do you have to do to be a responsible voter?
Read facts about each candidate.
What is a tax?
Extra money you pay that goes to the government.
Example: When you buy a bag of Goldfish at Shop Rite and the labeled price says $1.00. HOWEVER when you check out the actual price is $1.25, that is tax- the extra money you pay!!!
Follow the rules.
If you had to draw a sign with a symbol on it to remind children not to fight and to be a good citizen, what would you create?
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Put the voting process in order:
Make a decision for who you want to vote for
Register to vote
Caste your vote
Read facts about each candidate
1. Register to vote
2. Read facts about each candidate
3. Make a decision for who you want to vote for
4. Caste your vote
Why do we have to pay a tax?
Taxes help pay for the things we use:
Parks, playgrounds, post offices, roads, bridges, hospitals, schools and more.
The government pays for these places with our tax money!
What is a consequence?
The result of an action.
What are the symbols that represent our country?
Liberty bell, statue of liberty, the bald eagle, and the American flag.
How old do you have to be to vote?
18
Can you give an example of a consequence?
Answer will vary - But you are probably right because you are smart :-)
Years and years AND years ago... was EVERYONE always allowed to vote?
NO :(
Why is it important to vote?
1. It makes a difference in the result of the election.
2. If you do not vote you give up your right to choose.