Duties and Responsibilities

Of American Citizens

Bell Ringer- Thursday

Good Moral Character

18 years old or older

Denaturalization- lying on application

How to become a Naturalized U.S. Citizen

How to lose U.S. Citizenship

Resident AliensCitizens

Both

Bell Ringer- Friday

Duties of Citizens

• Responsibilities- things we should do• Duties- actions we are required to perform

Duties• Obey Laws• Pay Taxes

– Used to pay gov’t employees, defend the country, or help people in need

• Defend the Nation– Males 18-25 must register with the Selective Service System

(SSS) can be drafted• Serve in Court

– Jury duty/witness at a trial if called to do so• Attend School

– Taught knowledge and skills to be good citizens– Gain skills that will help students become productive workers

Responsibilities

• Informed and Active Citizen (Voting)• Respect the rights and property of others– Very diverse nation- respect and accept others

regardless of differences-- Tolerance• Contribute to the common good– Show concern for others as well as yourselves (i.e.

Safe streets, good schools, & clean environment)• Participate in your community and

government

Being Involved- Good citizens are concerned with the welfare of others

• Donating Time and Money– Over 63 million people do volunteer work– 300 Billion a year

• Volunteerism– Banding together to serve the community, we really

serve ourselves– 1 million charities in the US

• National Service Programs– AmericCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Service

America

Exit Slip- Thursday

• In the news, President Obama is trying to solve the illegal immigration problem. Develop an educated solution that you would suggest to the President and the Congress.

Exit Slip- Friday• Brainstorm three important responsibilities of

citizenship. Then identify government that corresponds to each duty of citizenship.

Citizens

Government Government Government

Citizens Citizens