Citizen Participation Overview: Students will examine the responsibilities and opportunities of a citizen of the U.S. Standard Number Content Standard Content Strand

GC.31 Describe what should be reasonably expected from any citizen or resident of the U.S., and explain why it is important for the well-being of the nation, including: • Being informed on civic issues • Serving in the military or alternative • Obeying the law service • Paying taxes • Volunteering and performing public • Respecting the rights of others service • Serving as a juror • Voting C, P, T

What am I learning today?

YOUR Responsibilities as a US Citizen

Why am I learning this?

YOU need to know what your part of being a responsible US Citizen entails

How will I know I learned this?

When you know what YOUR part is on making our nation a great place to live

Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens

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Voting – Time to Vote

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GC.14 Identify the Tennessee representatives and senators to U.S. Congress. P, T What am I learning today? Who is our Federal legislators Why am I learning this? To know who

US Government – Lesson 8 – GC08

GC.08 Analyze how the Bill of Rights limits the powers of the government and ensures individual rights. (T.C.A. § 49-6-1028) C, P, TCA What am I learning today? The First

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GC.10 Analyze Article I and the 17th Amendment of the Constitution as they relate to the legislative branch, including: eligibility for office, roles, length of terms, and election to office