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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US Government – Lesson 16 – GC16

GC.16 Analyze Article II of the Constitution as it relates to the executive branch, including: • Appointments • Oath of office • Commander-in-chief of the military • Powers of the

US Government – Lesson 12 – GC12

BELLWORK – This can be group work – put everyone’s name on it. Choose three (3) US (Federal) House of Representative Members (outside of Tennessee) from 3 different states. We