UNIT 1 CIVICS

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• The Mission of NPSD: NP students will:• Become independent, adaptable, life-long learners

who transfer understanding to new applications;• Exhibit creative and critical thinking;• Achieve at the proficient or greater level in all

academic areas;• Adapt to a changing technological world; and• Transition from competent student to productive,

responsible citizen of the global society.

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• This is why you must take and pass a course on American Government in your senior year in order to graduate.

• Step 1 – You are to brainstorm possible answers the following:

• “What are your top 3 rights or freedoms as a person living in the USA?”

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“What are your top 3 rights or freedoms as a person living in the USA?”• So you must identify 3 rights or freedoms and

Explain why these are important in your life • 1. “As a person living in America, my most important

rights and freedoms are:• 2. “These rights and freedoms are important

because:• 3. Give at least one example where this was

important to you

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• Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet • 1. CIVICS is the science of citizenship –

studying the relationship between citizens and their government

• In an autocracy or an oligarchy, the citizens are subjects with little to no freedom or choice.

• In a democracy, the people hold power and the government exists to protect them.

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• Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet • 2. Now it is not all about what the government

in a democracy can do for you. As John Kennedy once said, it is “about what you can do for your country”.

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• Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet • 2. Answer Question Number 5 on page 16 by

using a “T” chart• RESPONSIBILITIES

MANDATORY I OPTIONAL 5 THINGS REQUIRED I a LOT WE SHOULD

I DO BUT DO NOT I HAVE TO

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• 2. • RESPONSIBILITIES

MANDATORY I OPTIONAL Obey laws I Be informed Pay taxes I Vote / Register to voteJury Duty I VolunteerSelective Service ICensus I

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• Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet • 3. Now being politically active is a right that

we all share – • VOTING is the most common way that people

can be active in politics• So how many other ways can one be politically

active – List at least 3 ideas in Number 6 on page 16

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• Next turn to page 9 in your Notes Packet • 4. At what age can a citizen in the US vote?• Will you vote when you are eligible to?• On Line 7, please give at least 1 reason why

people do not vote.

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• 5. TO CLOSE OUT THIS TOPIC – You need to learn how to register to vote.

• It is a requirement in PA that all voters register at least 30 days prior to the election.

• You do it once and never have to do it again unless one of the following happens:

• You change your address• You change your name• You change your political party

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• 5. TO CLOSE OUT THIS TOPIC – You need to learn how to register to vote.

• Fill out the Voter Registration form