Civics and EconomicsDay 4

Mr. Jones

1. What rights do you think ALL Americans should have?

2. What rights do you think (this is just a guess!) are actually protected by our government?

3. Why does it matter if we know what our legal rights are?

Constitution – document that set up gov’t, spells out our rights

Amendments – changes/additions to the Constitution

Bill of Rights – First 10 amendments – protect rights of individuals!

Civil Liberties – freedoms we all have in USA, protected by law

◦ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmrbNLt7Om8&feature=list_related&playnext=1&list=SP1B0B357282389571

While we watch, write down at least 3 things Darren does wrong.◦ Focus on the things he says and the way he acts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKPutNg88bA

Fourth Amendment – NO

unreasonable searches or seizures (taking your stuff)

◦ usually need a warrant

Fifth Amendment – right to remain

silent (“plead the fifth”)

Sixth Amendment – right to an attorney-- speedy trial

Your task…◦ With your partner, sort the following things into

2, 3, or 4 categories. Use whatever criteria you like. If you’re not sure what something means,

leave it out and we’ll discuss it.

Civic Duty – things required by law for the benefit of the country

Civic Responsibility – things you SHOULD do to help the country, be a good citizen

Now…try regrouping them based on these categories

C. A. R. R.

Citizenship – be a citizen

One way to become a citizen is through naturalization. Naturalization is when you take a test, and pass certain requirements.

1. Economic opportunity, religious freedom, exploration

2. Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands.

3. April 15 4. Pacific 5. 4 6. Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness 8. Japan, Germany, Italy 9. Soviet Union OR Communism 10. John Roberts

C. A. R. R.

Citizenship – be a citizen

Age – over 18 Residency – live in

state you vote in Registered – sign up

to vote

Write a paragraph describing where you do your civic duty in day to day life.

You may use personal stories to elaborate your point.