Citizenship Unit

jury duty

pay taxes

vote in elections

selective service

completing homework on time

volunteering for recycling projects

spreading information about a political candidate

joining an interest group to push a particular political view

Low voter turnout led to unpopular laws getting passed.

The mayor took advantage of the office by becoming corrupt.

The mayor winning by such a small margin shows political strength.

Low voter turnout led to many citizens exercising their responsibilities.

serving on a jury

paying federal taxes

petitioning the government

registering for selective services

voter registration would grow

lack of productivity in civic meetings

citizens contributing to the common good would increase

unequal representation for various groups within government

Run for office

Live together safely

Be informed citizens

Request government changes

to provide defense for the nation

to provide citizens with social services

to protect the right to a trial by one’s peers

to protect the right to petition the government

identifying the problem

evaluating the public policy alternatives

determining a plan of action to implement immediately

identifying the appropriate level of government to address the problem

Citizenship at birth

Does not include voting rights

Citizenship through naturalization

Requires residence in the United States

an immigrant living in Georgia

a naturalized citizen living in Illinois

a person born in America and living in Texas

a resident who lives in Florida and was born in Cuba