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Final Question |
The scenario below describes a family living overseas:
Jamal was born in New Jersey. He joined the army and was sent to Germany. He married Jada, an American he met in Germany. Jamal and Jada had a son. When Jamal left the army, he and his family returned to the U.S.
What happened to Jada and Jamal's son when he tried to enter the United States?
- A. He was allowed to enter the country because he is an American citizen by birth.
- B. He was allowed to enter the country after passing the naturalization test.
- C. He was granted resident alien status because he had not been naturalized.
- D. He was sent back to Germany because he was not an American citizen
The scenario below describes a family living overseas:
Jamal was born in New Jersey. He joined the army and was sent to Germany. He married Jada, an American he met in Germany. Jamal and Jada had a son. When Jamal left the army, he and his family returned to the U.S.
What happened to Jada and Jamal's son when he tried to enter the United States?
- A. He was allowed to enter the country because he is an American citizen by birth.
- B. He was allowed to enter the country after passing the naturalization test.
- C. He was granted resident alien status because he had not been naturalized.
- D. He was sent back to Germany because he was not an American citizen
A. He was allowed to enter the country because he is an American citizen by birth.
Create a T-Chart and correctly sort the following "activities" as either an obligation or a responsibility:
Registering for the Selective Service | Voting for Mayor | Serving on a jury |
Following the Law | Creating a Petition | Attending Town Hall Meeting |
Oblibations | VS | Responsibility |
Registering for the Selective Service | Voting for Mayor | |
Following the Law | Creating a Petition | |
Serving on a Jury | Attending a Town Hall Meeting |
List the basic steps in the Naturalization Process.
- Become a permanent resident of the US (obtain a visa)
- Meet all the requirements of the naturalization process (live in the US for 5 years, be at least 18yo, know how to read, write, and speak English, be of good moral character)
- Fill out an Application for citizenship
- Interview with a USCIS Official
- Take the Citizenship Test
- Take the Oath of Allegiance!
Explain the difference between a Natural Born Citizen and a Naturalized Citizen.
(Hint: Jus Soli, Jus Sanguinis etc)
- A natural born citizen is one whose citizenship is not granted by law or by any act of a sovereign, but comes naturally to the person from birth according to principles that don't depend on laws or decisions of a sovereign country. For example: law of blood and law of soil.
- A naturalized citizen is one whose citizenship is granted as a political act—by law or by the decision or act of a sovereign. In the US this comes when a person fulfils all the requirements within the naturalization process.
Which statement correctly describes communism?
- A. The central government controls all economic planning.
- B. Workers are considered to be the lowest social class.
- C. Property ownership is determined by family status.
- D. Wealth is distributed according to social class.
A. The central government controls all economic planning.
- Remember...Communism is a form of government in which a single ruling party owns and controls all production and distribution of goods. Economic planning includes the buying, selling, and production of goods and services.
Define/explain the following systems of government:
- Unitary
- Federal
- Confederal
- Unitary: A system of government where almost all power is given to the central (national) government.
- Federal: A system of government where the power is shared between the central (national) government and the states.
- Confederal: A system of government where the power is given to independent states.
Define/explain the following forms of government:
- Constitutional Monarchy
- Absolute Monarchy
- Direct Democracy
- Republic
- Constitutional Monarchy: A form of government where power is held by one person who has been born into the ruling family. The Monarchs power is limited by the countries constitution.
- Absolute Monarchy: A form of government where power is held by one person who has been born into the ruling family. The Monarchs power is unlimited and they hold ALL the power.
- Direct Democracy: A form of government that means “rule by the people”.
- Republic: A form of government in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
The following is an example of what SYSTEM of government? Why?
- Japan has a strong central government. The legislative branch in Japan is called The Diet. The executive branch is led by the Prime Minister and lower ministers. The 47 provinces, or states, of Japan rely on the central government for money and support.
The following is an example of what SYSTEM of government? Why?
- Japan has a strong central government. The legislative branch in Japan is called The Diet. The executive branch is led by the Prime Minister and lower ministers. The 47 provinces, or states, of Japan rely on the central government for money and support.
Because the central government has all of the power, Japan is an example of a unitary system of government
In the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between Republicans and Democrats?
- A. the responsibilities of government
- B. the frequency of national elections
- C. the legality of the U.S. Constitution
- D. the support for the U.S. military soldier
A. the responsibilities of government
- Remember: Core differences between political parties’ ideas about government are based on their views of the role and involvement of government in modern society.
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support? |
Democratic |
Green |
Republican |
Socialist |
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support?
The conversation below is part of a political discussion.
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Lou: I am going to vote for the candidate who will support cutting government spending.
Bob: Yes, we spend too much on some programs.
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Which party’s candidates are these voters most likely to support? |
Democratic |
Green |
Republican |
Socialist |
The Republican Party
Match the core beliefs statement with the proper third party:
- A. The federal government should control all production and supply of goods and the workers should control their own lives and destinies.
- B. The only purpose of the federal government is to protect freedom; this party believes in individual freedom.
- C. People should own and control all businesses through democratically controlled public agencies (these are agencies that are created based on the people’s choice/election) or other groups
(Third Party Word Bank: Communist Party, Libertarian Party, Socialist Party)
Match the core beliefs statement with the proper third party:
- A. The federal government should control all production and supply of goods and the workers should control their own lives and destinies.
- B. The only purpose of the federal government is to protect freedom; this party believes in individual freedom.
- C. People should own and control all businesses through democratically controlled public agencies (these are agencies that are created based on the people’s choice/election) or other groups
(Third Party Word Bank: Communist Party, Libertarian Party, Socialist Party)
A: Communist Party
B: Libertarian Party
C: Socialist Party
Name at least three ways in which citizens can engage in the political process.
Answers will vary but can include:
- attending town hall & school board meetings
- voting in elections
- promoting candidates
- registering voters
- working the polls
- writing letters to elected officials
- circulating petitions
- etc...
What are the requirements to become a member of the US House of Representatives (A Congressman) and the US Senate (A Senator)?
House of Reprepresenatives (Congressman)
- 25 yo
- Live in the state your represent
- Be a US Citizen for at least 7 years
US Senate (Senator)
- 30 yo
- Live in the state your represent
- Be a US Citizen for at least 9 years
Joe decides he wants to become a senator for the state of Florida and states he will run in the upcoming election. Joe is 28 years old, lives in Georgia, but works in Tallahassee at the Department of Education. He has a college degree and is well liked by all of this co-workers and friends.
Is Joe qualified to become a senator for the state of Florida?
Joe decides he wants to become a senator for the state of Florida and states he will run in the upcoming election. Joe is 28 years old, lives in Georgia, but works in Tallahassee at the Department of Education. He has a college degree and is well liked by all of this co-workers and friends.
Is Joe qualified to become a senator for the state of Florida?
No!
- Joe is to young (he is only 29)
- Joe doesn't live in the state he will represent (he lives in Georgia)
Based on the chart below, which candidate would a twenty-year-old college student who is currently working at a hospital and is looking to purchase a home most likely support?
Candidate | Experience | Approving Tax Break for First-Time Homeowners | Cutting Medicare Benefits | Increasing Federal Funds for Higher Education |
A | Mayor (2 Terms) | Support | Oppose | Oppose |
B | Congressman (3 Terms) | Support | Oppose | Support |
C | Senator (2 Terms) | Support | Oppose | Oppose |
D | School Board (1 Term) | Oppose | Support | Oppose |
Based on the chart below, which candidate would a twenty-year-old college student who is currently working at a hospital and is looking to purchase a home most likely support?
Candidate | Experience | Approving Tax Break for First-Time Homeowners | Cutting Medicare Benefits | Increasing Federal Funds for Higher Education |
A | Mayor (2 Terms) | Support | Oppose | Oppose |
B | Congressman (3 Terms) | Support | Oppose | Support |
C | Senator (2 Terms) | Support | Oppose | Oppose |
D | School Board (1 Term) | Oppose | Support | Oppose |
A twenty-year-old college student who is currently working at a hospital and is looking to purchase a home will most likely support Candidate B because Candidate B supports tax breaks for first-time homeowners, supports increasing federal funds for higher ed, and opposes cutting Medicare benefits.
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
- A. watching political debates on television
- B. discussing political issues at work
- C. collecting opinions for a yearbook
- D. gathering signatures for a petition
D. gathering signatures for a petition
- NOTE: This activity will allow individuals to directly influence the lawmaking process by gathering signatures to make a written request to the government showing that many citizens support or discourage specific government actions.
What is a Political Action Committee (PAC) and how do they influence the government?
PACs are a type of organization that pool campaign contributions (funding/money) from members and donates those funds to campaign financially support candidates, ballot initiatives, and/or legislation in a way to influence the government.
Which candidate would be eligible to run for the US Senate?
- Candidate A: Jane, a 43 year old woman, who was born, raised, and lives in California, and who wants to represent the state of New Mexico.
- Candidate B: Jim, a 32 year old man from Florida, who immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was 5 years old, became a citizen when they did and wants to represent the state of Florida.
Which candidate would be eligible to run for the US Senate?
- Candidate A: Jane, a 43 year old woman, who was born, raised, and lives in California, and who wants to represent the state of New Mexico.
- Candidate B: Jim, a 32 year old man from Florida, who immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was 5 years old, became a citizen when they did and wants to represent the state of Florida.
Candidate B
Name two obligations AND two responsibilities of citizenship AND label what "level of citizenship" they would most likely be found.
Answers will vary, but may include:
Obligation:
- Following an ordinance (law) - city
- Serving on a Jury - county
- Paying Taxes - national
- Registering for the Selective Service (Draft) - National
Responsibility:
- Doing your chores - home
- Voting - many
- Bering informed - many
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