Obligations Vs. Responsibilities
Voting
Responsibility
Must live in the US for ____ years
Five
The good or benefit of the community
Common good
Legally recognized member of a country
Citizen
Who is the Principal?
Mrs. Stewart
Volunteering
Responsibility
Must be ____ years old
18
Ways according to the constitution
Constitutional means
States that a baby born in another country is a US citizen if both parents are American citizens
Law of Blood
Who is the 7th grade AP?
Mrs. Booth
Paying taxes
Obligation
Step taken AFTER meeting all requirements
Submit an application
How people participate in government
Political Process
States that any baby born in the United States is American citizen
Law of Soil
What is the 10 10 rule?
No passes in the first or last 10 minutes of class
Name at least 2 obligations
Paying taxes, jury duty, Obeying the law, Registering for selective service
T or F: A possible qualification for becoming a naturalized citizen is being born in the United States
FALSE: A naturalized citizen must have been born elsewhere
Participating in the government or the political process
Active participation
A lawful permanent resident from another country
Alien
What club organizes middle school events?
Middle School SGA
Name at least 2 Responsibilities
Attending civic meetings, voting, petitioning government, running for office
Name ALL steps and requirements for naturalization.
Become a lawful permanent resident of the US, Have lived in the US for 5 years and be of good character, Have a working knowledge of English, Submit and application (N-400) with documents, At an interview, pass a short oral test on American history and government and show ability in English, Attend a naturalization ceremony and swear an oath of loyalty, receive a Certificate of Naturalization.
Something you HAVE to do or you will be punished
Obligation
Amendment which defines who is a citizen
14th Amendment
Who is the Middle School Athletic Director?
Mr. Williams