Week 32 - Citizens - Studies Weekly

Match the following

• the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality

• Inalienable rights (natural rights)  

• rights that you are born with

• credible 

•  talking in an appropriate way with other people to build understanding

• civil discourse 

• reliable

• civil rights

​ (a)     - financial choices and privileges that individuals may select without government prohibition. Economic rights include the right to own property, change employment, operate a business, and join a labor union.

​ (b)    - a group of 12 people chosen to hear a court case and decide if a person being tried is guilty or innocent of a crime

​ (c)     - the rights of citizens to participate at the local, state, and national level without government interference, including the right to vote, petition, assemble, and run for public office

• economic rights
• jury
• political rights

Rights of Citizens

Citizens have a duty to participate in civic activities at the local, state, and national levels. Why is this important?

Rights of Citizens

What would happen if people stopped participating in elections?

Responsibilities of Citizens

Civic responsibility is defined as the “responsibility of a citizen.” That includes our participation in government and volunteering in our community. How can volunteering make a difference in our communities?

Responsibilities of Citizens

As a citizen, you are able to contact elected and appointed leaders in the local, state, and national government.

Select all of the ways you are able to contact these leaders.

• Write an email or a letter.

• Make a phone call.

• Contact them through their website.

• Visit them at their home.

Match the following

Match the past and present government leaders with the correct branch and political party.

• Executive Branch: Republican

• Kay Bailey Hutchinson

• Legislative Branch: Republican

• Barack Obama

• Legislative Branch: Democrat

• Abraham Lincoln

• Executive Branch: Democrat

• Marc Veasey

Which of the following people were elected leaders in the national government?

Select all that apply.

• George Washington

• William Penn

• Barack Obama

• George W. Bush

Think about the leaders we have had in the past. Which qualities make an effective leader? Why?

A person with integrity is honest and has strong morals; they do what they believe is right.

Give an example of a national leader you have learned about who has shown integrity and justify your choice.