Jimena Cotton by Jimena Cotton https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16 First Unit Review en-us 2021-03-09 13:39:38 UTC 2025-11-06 11:09:46 UTC hello@padlet.com Natural Rights 01.01 jimenacotton https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287445994 Representative government: A form of government where the people elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf, sometimes called a republic.
Limited government: A government that is restricted to certain powers and functions to protect people`s rights.
Consent of the governed: Idea that government is legitimate only if the people agree to it.
Rule of Law: Idea that everyone is bound to follow the official rules, that no one is above or below them.
Individual rights: Principle that every human being has certain basic, natural rights that government must protect.
Federalism: Dividing government into local, state, and national levels to spread out power and provide efficiency.
Separation of powers: Dividing government into its separate functions–legislative, executive, and judicial.
]]> 2021-03-09 13:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287445994 What is citizenship? 01.02 jimenacotton https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287463172
  1. “The Congress shall have Power To … establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization … And To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers.” U.S. Constitution

    According to the quote above, who has the power to determine how an immigrant may become a legal U.S. citizen?
    1. The president
    2. Congress
    3. Supreme Court
    4. Voters
  2. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” 14th Amendment to the Constitution

    Who can be a U.S. citizen?
    1. Only those born on U.S. soil
    2. Only those born to U.S. citizen parents
    3. Anyone who takes an oath of allegiance
    4. Anyone born or naturalized in the United States
  3. A person who wishes to attend a U.S. university and then return to their home country would apply for
    1. a green card
    2. naturalization
    3. an immigrant visa
    4. a non-immigrant visa
  4. Which of the following is not a benefit of legal citizenship?
    1. Eligibility for government jobs
    2. Public government benefits
    3. Removal of criminal charges
    4. Protection from deportation
  5. Which of the following statements is true?
    1. A natural-born citizen was born on U.S. soil or to at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen.
    2. A naturalized citizen was born on U.S. soil or to at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen.
    3. A natural-born citizen must swear an oath of allegiance when establishing permanent resident status.
    4. A naturalized citizen must swear an oath of allegiance when establishing permanent resident status.
  6. Which of the following lists requirements for naturalization?
    1. At least 18 years old, permanent resident, born in United States
    2. Green card, jus sanguinis status, good moral character
    3. Jus soli status, legal permanent resident, written exam
    4. Know basic English, at least 18 years old, loyalty oath
  7. Americans debate whether
    1. the government should do more to stop illegal immigration
    2. naturalized citizens should have their citizenship taken away
    3. the government should give legal citizenship to all immigrants
    4. naturalization should be stopped and all immigration prevented


]]> 2021-03-09 13:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287463172 Citizens in Action 01.03 jimenacotton https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287487056
Citizen Duties

Obey laws

  • crossing streets in crosswalks
  • walking pets on a leash
  • no fighting

Pay taxes

  • taxes added to items you purchase
  • taxes paid based on money earned from a job
  • taxes on special items like gasoline and cell phones

Defend the nation

  • registering for draft (if required)
  • serving in military when required by law

Serve on juries

  • showing up when called for jury service
  • examining evidence fairly when serving on a jury

Attend school

  • going to public, private, or charter school, or homeschooling
  • meeting state requirements to advance to the next grade or graduate

Citizen Responsibilities


Vote

  • voting for local, state, and national leaders
  • voting on issues such as increasing penalties for traffic offenders

Influence government

  • attending public meetings
  • writing letters to elected officials or newspapers
  • participating in surveys or polls
  • watching and discussing important news

Show support for troops

  • saying "thank you" when you see or meet a soldier or veteran
  • voluntary military service
  • sending treats and supplies to troops overseas

Help other people

  • helping with cleanup and repairs after a natural disaster
  • helping family with daily chores like cooking and cleaning
  • helping children with reading or homework
  • volunteering at the library or with local charitable organizations

Show respect for leaders and symbols

  • referring to elected officials by title, such as using "President" as the title before the president's name.
  • repairing or replacing worn U.S. flags
  • respecting national landmarks
  • remaining silent with a hand over the heart during the national anthem

Protect rights

  • offering to help settle disputes to protect individual rights to opinions and personal safety
  • speaking up for people who cannot do so for themselves
  • learning about the rights that are protected by law


]]> 2021-03-09 13:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287487056 Service Project 01.04 jimenacotton https://padlet.com/jimenacotton/gjkryjodumlozc16/wish/1287492829 Investigate:
We started searching for main problems that are affecting our community and we thought that one of the main problems right now is the coronavirus.

Plan:
We looked for new ideas to develop our project in a safety way.

Act:
We made our group and made a poster all together and we shared it with our classmates and parents.

Reflect:
We completed the assessment 01.04 to think about our experience.

Celebrate: 
We shared some opinions about the coronavirus with the class.



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