Transcript Citizenship & Duties of United States Citizens

Citizenship & Duties of United
States Citizens
What is an immigrant?
What comes to mind when you hear
the term “immigrant”?
An immigrant is someone who
chooses to move to a new
country
Immigrants have brought unique contributions to the
United States from homelands all over the world.
The United States is
sometimes called a “melting
pot” or “patchwork quilt” to
illustrate how U.S. society
combines aspects of many
cultures
• Would this journal from
an immigrant that came
to Ellis Island be a
primary or secondary
source?
• Why?
Why do so many immigrants come to the United States?
People immigrate to the
United States to escape
persecution, war, and
natural; disaster; for
employment, religious
freedoms and educational
opportunities. (push/pull
factors)
Responsibilities of citizenship
• Citizenship – the combination of duties
and rights of a citizen.
• Good citizenship means
• U.S. Citizens rights come with
responsibilities…we call these
responsibilities, “civic duties.”
Make a graphic organizer in your
journal like the one below…
Civic Duties
1. Pay Taxes
• Pay for the benefits and services that
citizens receive from the government
(income tax, social security tax, property tax, medicare tax, etc.)
2. Cast an Informed Vote
• Citizens should learn about candidates
and issues to make informed decisions
when they vote.
3. Serve on Juries
• Serve on juries to decide court cases (jury
duty)
4. Serve in the Military
• May need to serve in defense of your country
5. Volunteer for Activities that
Promote the Common Good
• Work to protect the environment, support
communities, and help the underprivileged.
6. Obey Laws
• Live within the laws