What do you know about Civics?

What do you think Civics is?

• A course about how the government works and how it impacts me?

• A course where you learn the historic events that have made our country what it is today?

• It is a course about the geography of the nation, so I know where I am at?

• I have no clue!

Who was the first president of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Jon Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

What is the capital city of Florida?

• Orlando

• Tallahassee

• Miami

• Pensacola

What is a constitution?

• A set of rules the country/state has to follow.

• A fancy word that doesn't mean anything.

• Something you only learn about in Civics.

• I have no clue what it is.

What is the name of our capital building in the United States?

• The House of Representatives.

• The Florida State building

• The court house

• The Congress

What are rights?

• Things that you have that can't be taken away by anyone.

• Something to do with Civics, I think.

• This are the things I say whenever my mom tells me I have to clean my room!

• Something you learn about in Science.

In Civics, what does the term "article" mean?

• I have no clue

• I know.... its a piece of clothing!

• Something I read in a magazine

• A section of the Constitution.

What is the Supreme Court?

• It is where judges make rulings on what is legal and what is fair in our country/state.

• It is a really important term.

• I think it is a place in Miami

• Umm....a what?

What kinds of things do you learn about in Civics?

• We learn about how our government functions.

• We learn about our rights and responsibilities as citizens.

• We learn about Geography in Civics.

• We learn about the science of storytelling!

What is the second amendment to the Bill of Rights?

• The right to privacy,

• The right to bear arms.

• The right to talk on your cellphone at any time.

• The right not to receive unfair punishments.