Intro to Civics

What is a citizen

• a foreigner, especially one who is not a naturalized citizen of the country where they are living.

• A community member who owes loyalty to the government and is entitled to its protection.

• a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

• a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The study of the rights and duties of a citizen.

ruling authority for a community

Things that citizens are required to do are?

• rights

• responsibilities

• duties

• chores

An obligation that we meet at our own free will

• tolerance

• duty

• right

• responsibility

Which of the following is a duty of an American citizen?

• Be informed and vote

• Defend the Nation

• respect the rights and property of others

• respect different opinions and ways of life

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an American Citizen?

• paying taxes

• be informed and vote

• respect the rights and property of others

• participate in your community and government

The rights and duties of citizens is known as

In the landmark Supreme Court Case Dred Scott v. Sandford, Dred Scott was not freed my the Supreme Court's decision. Why?

Why must we obey the law?