Chapter 3 notes and homework

September 22 (A Week Homework) September 29 (F Week Homework) Outline the following sections in your notebook OR answer the questions at the end of each section.


Chapter 3: The Meaning of Citizenship Notes
Pages 46-59

Section 1: Who is a Citizen?
-a person born in the US or its territories.
-a person who pledges his or her allegiance (loyalty) to the US
-a child with at least one parent who was an American citizen at their time of birth.
-a child who is under the age of 18 when his or her parents become citizens.

Naturalization: the process of becoming a US citizen.
Step 1: Application—immigrants must submit an application to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Step 2: Examination—applicant must prove that his is 18 or older, has lived in the US for at least 5 years and in the state of residence for 3 years, has a good moral character, is loyal to the principles of the US Constitution, can read, write, and speak English, and knows about the US government and history.
Step 3: Hearing—the applicant appears before a citizenship court for an interview. The court responds to the application, and the new citizen is sworn in and given a certificate of citizenship.

A US citizen holds the “office of citizen” for life.

Section 2: The Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizens:
Rights:
-vote
-freedom of speech
-practice religion
-receive a fair trial
-expect protection from the government when traveling abroad
-other rights as listed in the US Constitution

Responsibilities/Duties:
-obey laws
-serve in the army if necessary
-serve on a jury if necessary
-pay taxes
-go to school
-do all that is necessary for the “common good.”


Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles in Society:

The Seven Social Roles of citizens:
Self
Friend
Social group member
Family member
Consumer
Citizen
Worker/student

People act differently when they are in different situations. Roles in life change and evolve. How do you fit into each of the social roles listed above? What happens when your social roles conflict?

Wrapping up "The Island in the Sea"

A Week: You have presented your islands and received a disaster that tested your island nations.
F Week: You have yet to receive your disaster due to that day off last Friday. You will receive yours next Monday.

The purpose of this unit was to force you to consider the complex decisions that go into running a nation--everyone's a critic, but it's difficult to be in charge of major decisions that affect people's lives, the economy, and the well-being of an entire nation.

We will next begin the study of American citizenship--what it means, and the responsibilities that you must accept to be a good citizen of the United States.