Bell Ringer

After taking most of the citizenship test, do you think you passed and could become a citizen? Explain

how you felt taking the test.

Grade the Test

Truth Time!!!

Bell Ringer1. What are differences

between rights and responsibilities?

2. What are some rights you have as a student?

3. What are some responsibilities?

Rights vs.

Responsibilities• Rights: Freedom

that you have from government interference

• Responsibility: an obligation that you are required by law to carry out

C.A.Ps• Key points to know:

–Makes up 10% of your grade–NO LATE C.A.Ps accepted–Must use reliable sources–Must use APA–Make sure to sign up NEXT

CLASS PERIOD!!–Create a citelighter.com

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Pair-Share• With a partner write five ways the

government regulates our behavior. • Be ready to share with the class.• Answer these questions:

– Does the American government play a big or small role in the lives of its citizens?

– How much of a role should the government play?– What types of activities should it have a role in,

and what things should be left up to the citizens?– In what ways are we asked to contribute or

participate in our government?– What can we do to influence or change the

government?

Roles of Government in Your Life• Write down 10

activities you do everyday

• Does the government play a role?

• What level of the government is involved – is there a specific agency?

Exit TicketExplain what you think this statement means in relation to government:

“To be free, one must be chained.”

Bell RingerWhat would life be

like without a government? What are the

advantages/disadvantages? Explain.

• Government– Institution through which

society makes and enforces public policy

– Made up of people who exercise powers and have authority over people

• Public policy– Things government

decides to do– Taxation, defense,

education, crime, health care, transportation, environment, civil rights, working conditions, etc.

“If men were

angels no government would be necessary.

” – James Madison

Basic government powers

Legislative•makes laws and frames public policy

Executive•executes, enforces, and administers laws

Judicial•interprets laws and settles disputes

State• A body of people living in a

defined territory, organized politically with the power to make and enforce laws

• Dominant political unit in the world today (~190)

• In popular usage, a state is often called a nation or a country.

• Four characteristics of the state– 1. Population– 2. Territory– 3. Sovereignty

• Supreme and absolute power within its own territory

– 4. Government

Origins of the State• Read your assigned theory on

the origins of the state with your group.– Textbook pgs. 7-8

• Define and describe in your foldable

• Come up with a skit where ALL members must participate that illustrates your assigned theory.

Exit TicketWhat are the four

theories on the Origins of the

state?

Bell RingerDefine what a state is and how states

must be described.

Origins of the StateEvolutionary Theory States evolved from family unitsFamilies grew into large extended

units or tribesHeads of families served as a

governmentEvolved into tribal councils with a

hierarchy of authority

Force Theory Governments emerged when

people were brought under the control of an authority

One group conquers another and forces it to submit

Origins of the StateDivine Right

Theory

Beliefs kings are chosen by a deity to rule the state

15th c. Europe – belief is used by royalty to justify absolute rule

Social Contract Theory

17th c. & Age of Enlightenment – people challenge monarchy and idea of Divine Right

State arose out of a voluntary act of free people

Exit TicketWhat are the four

political philosophies on the origin of the state you need to know

about?