Being a good citizen

what is citizenship?

• The place you were born?

• is everything that has to do with being a citizen, or full member, of a country.

• your rights

• your responsibilities

what does a good citizen sound like?

• saying mean things to a friend

• telling someone they smell bad

• telling people you hate them

• Good citizens are those that care about the community they live in and believe that all people in the community should be treated fairly.

what is the common good?

• doing things because they make you happy

• doing things for the good of everyone else not just yourself.

• doing things because you want to impress your bestie

• doing things because you want a reward

what is an example of common good?

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what does it mean to obey the laws?

• to follow the laws and rules. Example: following traffic sings

• doing whatever you want

• not waiting on the cross guard to cross you

• passing the red light

what is an example of following the law ?

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why is it important to vote?

• we don't need to vote

• just because

• I don't know

• to make sure your voice is heard

how old do you need to be to vote?

• 38

• 100

• 18

• 6

why do good citizens volunteer ?

• because they want ice cream

• because they want food

• because they want to help the community

• because they want to look cool

when do elections happen?

• November 3

• November 27

• December 8

• January 9