Citizens
What steps are involved in thoughtful
decision making?
Thinking about it and whom it affects
How old do you have to be?
Define a citizen
A person with certain rights and duties under the gov
What do you have to follow?
Obey laws
What is the way to maintain opinion in gov
Register to vote
What rights are guaranteed to US
Citizens?
Religion, Voice, opinion, freedom
What do they have to apply for?
To become a US citizen aka citizenship
Define civic duty
Something a citizen MUST DO
What will you go to jail for if you don't pay?
Pay taxes
What can you do to maintain some semblance in the gov?
Maintain in the political world
What are responsibilities of citizens?
Register to vote, Maintain knowledge in the government, Elect for office and respect others opinions
How long does it take to get an answer for Citizen ship
9-10 years
Define civic responsibility
Things citizens should do but don't have too
What happens if a war comes up and they need soldiers
If called to forces must do
What can citizens to do change the gov
Elect for office
What are the duties of citizens?
Obey law, pay taxes, serve in forces if called and serve a jury or assigned witness in court if appointed too
What language do they have to speak
Define an amendment
To make a addition or change to an document
What is the fourth duty of a citizen?
Serve jury duty or a witness as many times as called for
What is the first amendment?
Respect others rights to equal voice in gov
What is considered a public good or
service?
Anything that uses taxes
They must be a legal resident for how long?
five years
Who wrote the federalist paper No.51
James madison
If you don't follow these steps what will happen?
You go to jail
If you follow these responsibilities what do you get?
Nothing just more respect