Unit 1:
Foundations of Government
Civics and Economics
Mrs. Dobak
Why do you
need us?
Why do you
need me?
Dumb Rules
and laws!
Why do you
need me?
Purposes of
Government
Bell Ringer!
• Take out a sheet of paper
Write the question #1: What would
the country be like without a
government?
• Choose one of the following methods
to answer the question….
• Write a summary
• Brainstorm a list
• Draw a picture
Remember this guy? Don’t be like
him!!!!
Be supportive like this guy!!!!!!
Time To Find Your Partner!!
• Find a partner and
decide who is partner A
And who is partner B!
Purposes of Government
Think
About
It!
•Why do we need a
government?
•What does the government
do for us?
•What services does the
government provide?
Time To Find Your Partner!!
• Find a partner and
decide who is partner A
And who is partner B!
Provide Public Goods and
Services
• Schools
• Libraries
• Transportation
• Health
Department
• Fire/Rescue
Protect Citizens
• Police
• Military
• Courts
• Jails
• Laws
Keep Order
• Laws
• Police
• Military
• Courts
• Jails
Homework Time!
Write it in your planner!
Provide
Public
Goods and
Services
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Schools
Libraries
Transportati
on
Health
Department
Fire/Rescue
Protect
Citizens
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Police
Military
Courts
Jails
Laws
Keep Order
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Laws
Police
Military
Courts
Jails
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HIGHLITE ALL KEY
TERMS IN YOUR
NOTES!!!!!! Write a
list of AT LEAST 10
ways the
government is
involved in your
daily life!
Bell Ringer!
What do the following pictures
have in common? Write you answer in your bell
ringer section!
The are all PUBLIC
GOODS AND SERVICES
Provided to the public by the
government and paid for with taxes.
Principles of a Democratic
Government
They didn’t
include ANY
of my
ideas!
I believed
I have
passed
gas…
These guys
are fools!
What is that
smell?
See right here
is my Brilliant
idea!
Wasn’t that not
my idea?
• Our nation
was not
created by
common
culture,
geography, or
centuries of
tradition. It
was created
by ideas!
1. Consent of the Governed
• People are the
source of any
and all
governmental
power. The
people agree to
be governed
2. Limited government
• Government is
not all-powerful
and may do only
those things
people have
given it the
power to do. The
government has
limits set on its
power.
3. Rule of Law
• The
government
and those
who govern
are bound by
the law.
Process The Info!
Find Your Partner!!
• Find a partner and
decide who is partner A
partner B
And who is
Now Process The Information!!!!!
•Partner
•Partner
• Discuss/summarize
the FIRST three
Principles of
government! You
may use your notes
but challenge
yourself NOT TO!
• You will ALSO
Discuss/summarize
the FIRST three
Principles of
government…BUT
you may not repeat
anything Partner A
said!
4. Democracy
•In a
democratic
system of
government,
the people
rule.
5. Representative Government
• In a representative
system of
government
people elect
public officeholders
to make laws and
conduct
government on
their behalf.
Quad Discussion!
1
3
2
4
• Partner up and
discuss the picture!
What does it mean?
How does the
cartoonist feel about
Democracy? Do you
see a bias? Discuss
the last two
principles!
Summarize them!
Drawing Time!!!
• Draw each principle.
THINK about the
key words you
highlighted!!!
Homework Time!
Write it in your planner!
Provide
Public
Goods and
Services
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
Schools
Libraries
Transportati
on
Health
Department
Fire/Rescue
Protect
Citizens

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

Police
Military
Courts
Jails
Laws
Keep Order
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
Laws
Police
Military
Courts
Jails
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HIGHLITE ALL KEY
TERMS IN YOUR
NOTES!!!!!!
Complete
Homework
Purposes and
Principles of
Government!
Bell Ringer!
Read The Quote Below and write who you thing
said it…..
As long as I live, I will never forget that day 21 years ago
when I raised my hand and took the oath of citizenship. I
gave up Austria but do you know how proud I was? I
was so proud that I walked around with an American
flag around my (big, huge muscular) shoulders all day
long.
Civics
• Civics is the study of what is
means to be a U.S. citizen.
• Living in the United States doesn't
automatically make one an
American citizen
• Residents of the United States can
be aliens, or citizens.
ALIENS
• People who have left
(emigrated) a
foreign country and
come to the United
States legally.
• Have some of the
same freedoms and
legal rights as U.S.
citizens, but they
cannot vote in
elections.
Citizen
• Legally recognized
member of a country
• Has certain rights and
duties under a
government.
• Citizens of the U.S.
enjoy all of the
freedoms, protections,
and legal rights which
the Constitution
promises.
Process The Info!
Find Your Partner!!
• Find a partner and
decide who is partner A
partner B!
And who is
So How do you Obtain Citizenship? There are
Two Sources of Citizenship
BIRTH
Naturalization
Birth
• Born in any
state
• Born outside
the U.S. but at
least one
parent is an
American
citizen.
Naturalization
The process by
which people
from foreign
countries
become U.S.
citizens
Fourteenth Amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment to
the Constitution of the United
States of America defines
citizenship: “All persons born or
naturalized in the United States,
and subject to the jurisdiction
thereof, are citizens of the United
States and the state wherein they
reside.”
Becoming a U.S. Citizen:
Naturalization
1st
File an
application
• The application
asks for
biographical
information about
the person. The
person has his or
her fingerprints
taken, and
provides
photographs and
legal documents.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen:
Naturalization
2nd
Take a
naturalization
examination
• The examination
tests the
applicant’s
knowledge of
U.S. government
and history. The
applicant must
also pass an
English test.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen:
Naturalization
3rd
Appear for a court
hearing
• The applicant
appears before a
judge and asks to
become a U.S.
citizen. The judge
will listen to the
applicant’s
reasons and will
decide on
naturalization.
To become a citizen, or to be naturalized, a person must
meet certain requirements:
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years
• Be of good moral character and loyal to the
U.S.
• Be able to read, write, speak and understand
basic English
• Have basic knowledge and understanding of
the history, government structure and the
Constitution of the U.S.
• Be willing to take an oath of allegiance to
the U.S.
Bell Ringer!
Read The Quote Below and write your thought
on it…..
“What is required of us now is a new era of
responsibility - a recognition, on the part of
every American, that we have duties to
ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties
that we do not grudgingly accept but rather
seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that
there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so
defining of our character, than giving our all
to a difficult task. This is the price and the
promise of citizenship. This is the source of
our confidence -”
.
~Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, 2009 Jan 20, Washington, D.C
Good Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of
Citizenship
Citizenship is not free. For
our society to function,
citizens must contribute
to the common good.
CHALK TALK TIME!!!
Write your thoughts…..
What are some things
citizens can do to
contribute to the
common good????
Duties of Citizenship
Certain actions are the duty of all
citizens. These duties are the
"musts" of citizenship. That is, all
U.S. citizens are required by law
to perform these actions. The
duties required of all citizens are
described in the Constitution
and in the laws of the country
and the states.
Obeying the law
Our system of
government
can work only
if citizens
respect and
obey the laws
Attending school
Education helps
ensure that
citizens have the
skills necessary
to join the
workforce and
promote
economic growth.
Paying taxes
Taxes pay for the many
different services provided
by the government
Serving in the armed forces
Draft laws
require men
meeting certain
age and other
qualifications to
serve in the
military
Appearing in court
If called,
citizens must
report to serve
as members of
a jury and
must also
testify in court
if called as
witnesses
A DUTY
YOU
MUST
Responsibilities of Citizens
• In addition to the duties of citizenship,
Americans have many responsibilities
of citizenship. These responsibilities
are the "shoulds" of citizenship. That
is, although citizens are not required
by law to carry out these actions, most
Americans accept these
responsibilities. They recognize that
these are important to the success of
the country and the well-being of the
Voting
• By voting, each
citizen plays a
part in deciding
who the leaders
of government
will be.
Being informed
• Citizens should
stay informed
about current
events so that
they can better
understand
important
issues.
Taking part in government
• The quality of
any democratic
government
depends on the
quality of the
people who
serve in it.
Helping your community
• Citizens should
be willing to
give their time
to help improve
their
neighborhood,
town, or city.
Respecting and protecting others’
rights
• The success of
the United States
depends on the
protection of the
rights of citizens.
All Americans
must take part in
defending human
rights.
A
responsibilit
you SHOULD
do!
A democratic society
requires the active
participation of its
citizens
Ways for citizens to participate in
community service
• Volunteer to support
democratic institutions:
• League of Women Voters
• Elections
• Legislatures
Ways for citizens to participate in
community service
• Express concern about the
welfare of the community:
•Environment
•Public Health
•Safety Education
Ways for citizens to participate in
community service
• Help to make the community a
good place to live and work by:
• Tutoring
• Volunteering
Personal traits of good citizens
• Trustworthiness and honesty
• Courtesy and respect for the
rights of others
Personal traits of good citizens
• Responsibility, accountability
and self reliance
• Respect for the law
• Patriotism
Bell Ringer!
• Take out a sheet of paper
#3: Write the question:
Who or what influences you?
(Think about the person you are, the
clothes you wear, the way you chose
to behave, the music you like, favorite
foods etc….)
Documents that Influenced
the Constitution
Document
Author
Charters of
King of
the
EnglandVirginia
King James
Company
I
of London
Principle or
Guarantee
Impacts
Guaranteed the
colonists the
rights of
Englishmen
Provided a
government
for the
Virginia
colony
I will Protect you
Colonist…that is
what governments
do after all…….
Charters of
the Virginia
Company of
London
Document
Author
Principle or
Guarantee
Impacts
Virginia
Declaration
of Rights
George
Mason
Rights later
contained in
the Bill of
Rights
Was the
model for the
Bill of Rights
I wrote this fine
document in
1776.me
Then
That’s for accusing
of later the
Bill ofI Rights
looked
taking your ideas!
had many
strangely
hmmm
Influences going
all the similar.
way
back to the Magna Carta…
so there!
POW
Document
Virginia
Statute for
Religious
Freedom
Author
Principle or
Guarantee
Impacts
Thomas
Jefferson
Freedom of
religion
Established a
separation of
church and
state
DO NOT CROSS
Here is
Yet another super
profound document that
will impact the country
Forever, that I whipped
up in my spare time…
No Biggie….
Document
Author
Principle or
Guarantee
Impacts
Declaration of
Independence
Thomas
Jefferson
Inspired by
John Locke
Life, liberty,
and the
pursuit of
happiness
Unalienable
rights
Declared
the
colonies
independe
nt of
Britain
Yep…me again
and all hand
Written…so don’t
Complain about a
few notes!
Document
Author
Principle or
Guarantee
Impacts
Articles of
Confederation
Continental
Congress
First form of
government
for the U. S.
States would
hold power
Created a
weak central
government
Led to the
Constitution of
the United
States
GOV
SHOUT IT OUT
TIME!!!
Document
Author
Principle or
Guarantee
Impacts
Charters of the
Virginia
Company of
London
King of EnglandKing James I
Guaranteed the
colonists the rights
of Englishmen
Provided a
government for
the Virginia colony
Virginia
Declaration of
Rights
George Mason
Rights later
contained in the
Bill of Rights
Was the model for
the Bill of Rights
Virginia Statute
for Religious
Freedom
Thomas Jefferson
Freedom of
religion
Established a
separation of
church and state
Declaration of
Independence
Thomas Jefferson,
primary author
Inspired by John
Locke
Life, liberty, and
the pursuit of
happiness
Unalienable rights
Declared the
colonies
independent of
Britain
Articles of
Confederation
Continental
Congress
First form of
government for
the U. S.
States would hold
power
Created a weak
central
government
Led to the
Constitution of the
United States
Declaration of Independence review
• The Declaration of Independence
is one of the most important
documents in the history of the
United States. It represents the
official first step toward the
separation of the 13 colonies
from the control of Great Britain.
The document was written by
Thomas Jefferson.
Declaration of Independence
• *Stated grievances against the
king of Great Britain
• *Declared the colonies’
independence from Great Britain
• *Affirmed “certain unalienable
rights” (life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness)
• *Established the idea that all
people are equal under the law
.
Think About it!!!!!
The Articles of Confederation
• The Articles created a nation that
was "a loose association of
states." The state governments
retained most of the power under
the Articles, with little power given
to the central (national)
government. The central
government received little respect
and was not able to accomplish
much because it had little
authority over states or individuals
in America.
The Articles of Confederation
• *Established the first form
of national government
• *Major powers reside
• with individual states
• *Weak central government
• *Congress had no power
• no enforce laws
• *It was difficult to amend
the Articles and to pass laws
• *Led to the writing of the
Constitution
Partner Discussion!
•What in the document could be a
potential problem?
•Would this potential issue compound
into other problems?
•What groups of society would this
potentially impact?
•Does the problem identified have a
simple solution or need a complete
overhaul?
Quad Discussion!
1
3
2
4
• Partner up and
discuss the
documents!
Summarize them!
Let us not forget……
The writings of Mr. Ben Franklin…
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…It is universally well known, that in
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digesting our common food, there is
created or produced in the bowels of
human creatures, a great quantity of wind.
That the permitting this Air to escape and
mix with the atmosphere, is usually
offensive to the Company, from the fetid
smell that accompanies it.
•
That all well-bred People therefore, to avoid
giving such offence, forcibly restrain the
efforts of nature to discharge that wind.
That so retained contrary to Nature, it not
only gives frequently great present pain,
but occasions future diseases such as
habitual cholics, ruptures, tympanies, &c.,
often destructive of the constitution and
sometimes of life itself.
Were it not for the odiously offensive smell
accompanying such escapes, polite people
would probably be under no more restraint
in discharging such wind in company, than
they are in spitting, or in blowing their
noses.
My prize question therefore should be,
To discover some drug wholesome and
not disagreeable, to be mixed with our
common food, or sauces, that shall
render the natural discharges, of wind
from our bodies, not only inoffensive,
but agreeable as Perfumes.
That this is not a chimerical Project, and
altogether impossible, may appear from
these considerations. That we already
have some knowledge of the means
capable of varying that smell. He that
dines on stale flesh, especially with much
addition of onions, shall be able to afford
a stink that no company can tolerate;
while he that has lived for some time on
vegetables only, shall have that breath
so pure as to be insensible to the most
delicate noses; and if he manage so as
to avoid the report, he may any where
give vent to his griefs unnoticed….
Interactive Binder Homework
Document
Author
Charters of
the Virginia
Company of
King of
England-King
James I
Declaration
of Rights
George Mason
Virginia
Statute for
Religious
Freedom
Thomas
Jefferson
Declaration
of
Thomas
Jefferson,
primary author
Inspired by
John Locke
Articles of
Confederati
on
Continental
Congress
Principle
or
Guarantee
Impacts
Provided a
government
for the colony
Established a
separation of
church and
state
HIGHLITE ALL KEY TERMS IN
YOUR NOTES!!!!!!
Chose one of the documents
and make your own
document! Be sure to be
creative and include the
principle or Guarantee and
Impact! Sign it like you co
wrote it with the author!
Review
The rights of Englishmen were
guaranteed to colonists in America
A. Charters of the Virginia
Company of London
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Virginia Declaration of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
E. Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom
The legal process by which an alien
may become a citizen is called:
A. deportation
B. Adoption
C. Immigration
D. Naturalization
People elect public officeholders to make
laws and conduct government on
their behalf….
A.consent of the governed
B.representative government
C.limited government
D.rule of law
E.Democracy
Established the idea of separation of
church and state and freedom of religious
beliefs and opinions
A. Charters of the Virginia
Company of London
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Virginia Declaration of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
E. Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom
A ________________ is a legally
recognized member
of the United States.
A. Alien
B. Immigrant
C. Virginia
D. Citizen
Served as a model for the Bill of
Rights
A. Charters of the Virginia
Company of London
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Virginia Declaration of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
E. Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom
Stated grievances against the King of
England; established the idea that all
people are created equal
A. Charters of the Virginia
Company of London
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Virginia Declaration of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
E. Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom
All of the following are traits of good
citizenship EXCEPT
A.responsibility.
B.accountability.
C.self-reliance.
D.church membership
The first form of government for the
U.S. that had a weak central
government
A. Charters of the Virginia Company
of London
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Virginia Declaration of Rights
D. Articles of Confederation
E. Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom
While all citizens have
both duties and responsibilities,
Responsibilities
A. are illegal actions.
B. carry consequences if they are
not fulfilled.
C. are fulfilled by choice
D. are described in the
Constitution of the United States.
The government and those who are
governed are bound by the law
A.consent of the governed
B.representative government
C.limited government
D.rule of law
E.Democracy
Citizens who do not fulfill
their civic duties
A.cannot vote in the next election.
B.must pay higher taxes.
C.face legal consequences.
D.lose their citizenship.
The government is not all powerful and may do
only those things that the people have given it
power to do
A.consent of the governed
B.representative government
C.limited government
D.rule of law
E.Democracy
A government where the
people rule
A.consent of the governed
B.representative government
C.limited government
D.rule of law
E.Democracy
Which of the following is NOT one of
the basic purposes for
government?
A.Keeping Order
B.Protecting Citizens
C.Collecting taxes
D.Providing public goods and
services
Which of the following is a
duty of citizenship?
A.Campaigning for a candidate
B.Serving as a witness is court
C.Writing a letter to a congressman
D.Registering to vote
People are the source of any and
all government power
A.consent of the governed
B.representative government
C.limited government
D.rule of law
E.Democracy
YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!