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We The People
Civics in Our Lives
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Civics is the study of what it means to be a citizen
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Citizen is a legal member of the country
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Government is the political unit which has authority over a group of people
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I. The Meaning of Civics
a. Civics is the study of what it means to
be a citizen
b. Citizen is a legal member of the
country
c. Government is the political unit which
has authority over a group of people
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Freedom & Equality are a U.S. citizens guaranteed rights and freedoms
Freedom is the right to enjoy all the privileges or special rights of citizenship without restraint or control.
Equality is when each person has likeness or sameness in quality, power, status, or degree.
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Rights & Freedoms are protected by laws and exist for any citizen
who follows the laws
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II. American Ideals
a.Freedom & Equality are a U.S. citizens
guaranteed rights and freedoms
b.Rights & Freedoms are protected by laws
and exist for any citizen who follows the
laws
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Our state and local governments provide free school for young citizens
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U.S. law guarantees that all persons who are qualified for a job have an
equal opportunity to secure it
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U.S. Citizens are free to: own a house, raise a family, choose a religion, start a business, travel, speak what you wish
— as long as you don’t hurt others.
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III. A Heritage of Freedoma. Our state and local governments provide free
school for young citizens
b. U.S. law guarantees that all persons who are
qualified for a job have an equal opportunity to secure it
c. U.S. Citizens are free to: own a house, raise a
family, choose a religion, start a business, travel, speak
what you wish — as long as you don’t hurt others.
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IV. A Government by the People
The people rule the country through the leaders they elect
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• Voting in elections is one of the most important duties you have as a U.S. citizen
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Citizens should inform officials of their opinions
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Citizens should educate themselves about government
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a. The people rule the country through the leaders they electb. Voting in elections is one of the most
important duties you have as a U.S. citizeni. Citizens should inform officials of
their opinionsii. Citizens should educate
themselves about government
IV. A Government by the People
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Qualities of a Good Citizen A. Responsible family members
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Respect & obey all laws
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Respect individuals and their rights
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Participate in community & government
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V. Qualities of a Good Citizen a. Responsible family membersb. Respect & obey all lawsc. Respect individuals and their
rightsd. Participate in community &
government
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Being a responsible citizen requires studying American civics
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VI. The Importance of Civics
a. Being a responsible citizen requires studying American civics