Evelyn Gramajo by Evelyn Gramajo https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j First Unit Review en-us 2021-03-09 13:45:50 UTC 2023-04-09 17:33:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Natural Rights michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287472121 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 13:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287472121 What is Citizenship? michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287532598 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?
B. Congress

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?
D. 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
D. a non-immigrant visa.

4.Which of the following is not a benefit of legal citizenship?
C. Removal of criminal charges.

5. Which of the following statements is true?
A. A natural-born citizen was born on U.S. soil or to at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen.

6. Which of the following lists requirements for naturalization?
D. Know basic English, at least 18 years old, loyalty oath.

7. Americans debate whether
A. the government should do more to stop illegal immigration.
]]> 2021-03-09 13:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287532598 What is Citizenship? michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287658033 2021-03-09 14:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287658033 Natural Rights michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287747384 2021-03-09 14:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1287747384 Citizens in Actions michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1302904836 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


]]> 2021-03-12 15:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1302904836 Citizens in Action michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1302924794 2021-03-12 15:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1302924794 Service Project 2021 10th grade michellegramajo18 https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1303028249 In the service project we talked about the actual situation of coronavirus and its consequences. I learned about other facts about covid how it has been affecting so many people an what we can do to prevent it or the cautions we must have like, if we go out keeping our distance as far as we can, desinfecting ourselves, everything we touch, if its not necessary to go out then we dont have to, and if we have syptoms try not to contaminate the people close to us and make sure to visit a doctor and take the necessary precautions. That was basically our service project and we made a poster to give more information to our community. ]]> 2021-03-12 15:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michellegramajo18/v8ts25tudzog618j/wish/1303028249