CIVICS 2013MERRITT BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL
K. STAFFORD
Civic Duty and Civic Responsibility
Citizenship
The ideals of citizenship have been evolving since the times of ancient Greece and Rome
Modern citizenship’s roots can be found in the Enlightenment around the 1700s1. Citizens belong to Nations2. Power of the government comes from the people
governed
Civic Duties
Obey Laws Keep Order in Society Maintain Health, Safety
and PropertyPay Taxes
Provide Money for Government to Run
Help all levels of Government, Local , State,National
Illegal to not pay your taxes
Civic Duties
Defend Nation Men 18-25 required to sign
up with Selected Service System.
In event of war, or national emergency the government may institute a draft from this list of men
Reregistering does not mean that a person will be drafted.
Last draft was in 1973. Since then military needs have been met by volunteers
Civic Duty
Serve in Court Constitution Guarantees that
anyone accused of crime is entitled to a trial by jury
Jury is made up of a group of your peers
Attend School Government provides free
public elementary and secondary education
Schools teach students the knowledge and skills they need to become good citizens
Civic Responsibility
Being Informed and Active You need to be informed
so that you can make the correct decisions
You need to be Informed and Active so that you can keep the Government working correctly
Voting is one of the most Important ways that you can be an Active Citizen
Civic Responsibility
Respect the Rights of Others Your Rights end where others begin
Contribute to the Common Good Community Members need to Contribute to the
common good This includes having good schools, safe streets and
a clean environment
Rule of Law
Political Theory that No One is Above the Law
Magna Carta- First Introduced this Political Theory Signed by Prince John in
1215
Rule of Law
This Idea along with the Ideas of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu led to the establishment of the Government that we know today
Baron de MontesquieuSeparation of Powers
John LockeLife Liberty and
Property
Rule of Law
Our Government is divided into 3 Main Branches Legislative Branch Article I of the Constitution Executive Branch Article 2 of the Constitution Judicial Branch Article 3 of the Constitution
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