Civics
Why do we study civics?
So we can understand the rights and duties as citizens
What is our local city?
Tallahassee
What is a census?
Official population count
Sofia was born in the U.S., but her parents are from Italy. Italy’s laws say she is also an Italian citizen. Now she has two citizenships and can travel and live in both countries.
Dual Citizen
Mr. Rahman moved to the U.S. from Bangladesh when he was 25. After living here for several years, learning English, passing the citizenship test, and taking the Oath of Allegiance.
Naturalized
What is a "right'?
Something you are allowed to do.
What is called when a group of people that make laws, enforce laws, and make decisions for a community?
Government
When do they do the Census?
Every 10 years
Marisol and her family moved from Colombia to the U.S. to start a new life. They plan to stay permanently and are working through the legal steps to become residents and eventually citizens.
Immigrant
Luis came to the U.S. with his aunt when he was very young. They overstayed their visa, and now he has no legal documents that allow him to live here. He goes to school and helps his family, but he worries about being separated from them
Undocumented Resident
What is a "duty"?
Something you must do
What are the 3 levels of government?
Local, State, National
What does the census collect?
Demographic (human characteristics)
Leo was born in Brazil while his parents were working abroad. Even though he was born outside the U.S., both his parents are American citizens.
Law of Blood
Jordan was born in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents are both U.S. citizens.
Natural Born
What is a citizen?
A legally recognized member of a community.
What is the purpose of a "social contract"?
The government protects people rights; in return people follow the laws
When will the next Census be done?
2030 (April, 1)
Ava was born in Miami, Florida. Her parents are from Haiti and are not U.S. citizens.
Law of Soil
Amina and her family had to leave their home in Syria because it was unsafe. The U.S. government allowed them to enter, giving them protection and a safe place to rebuild their lives.
Refugees
Fill in the Blank
Civics is like "training" to understand the rights, responsibilities, and duties of _____________.
Citizens
What is federalism?
The power shared between the state and national government
The Census is ALSO used to determine how many ______ each state gets.
Representatives
Hiroshi moved from Japan to the U.S. because his mom got a job at a university. He has permission to live here, go to school, and travel, but he is not a U.S. citizen. He still has a passport from Japan.
Alien
Carlos was born in Texas while his parents were visiting family. His parents are not U.S. citizens, but because he was born on U.S. land
Law of Soil