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You are sitting in the former Washington High School? (renamed Warren Hills in 1968)
Scategory Warm Up
Use the first letter of your last name
to create the following:
• Song title
• Name of someone from the opposite sex
• Article of clothing
• Cartoon character
• Food
Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizens
The rights of citizens are guaranteed by the
Constitution
1. To vote and hold elected office
2. To say what you think in speech or in writing
3. To practice your own religion
4. To have a fair trial5. To be protected
while in other countries
The duties of citizens are legal rules
1. To obey society’s laws
2. To defend the nation against threats to peace and security
3. To serve on a jury or as a witness in court
4. To pay taxes5. To attend school
The responsibilities of citizens are expectations of society and are voluntary
1. To contribute to the common good
2. To learn about issues and take part in government
3. To help candidates with their election campaigns
4. To influence government by expressing opinions
5. To improve communities
Homework!
• Due The Next Class Meeting:• Complete the Rights,
Duties, and Responsibilities worksheet
Vocabulary “Looks Like” Activity
•Directions: •In groups of
three, on the pieces of paper provided, create drawings of what each vocabulary word looks like
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