20 Questions
What do we call a member of a community, state, or nation?
Citizen
What are the freedoms belonging to a person as a benefit of citizenship called?
Rights
What do we call things that we should do voluntarily as citizens?
Responsibilities
What is the process of becoming a citizen of a country called?
Naturalization
What rights do children have at home?
Right to basic needs of life
What is one of the responsibilities of being a responsible family member?
Following family rules and being honest and fair
What is a key responsibility of a student at school?
Attending school regularly and making good decisions
What are some of the five pillars of good school citizenship?
Being respectful of other people and their property, being respectful of school property, following school rules, displaying good character, and giving back to the school community
What is one of the responsibilities of a state citizen?
Being an active community member and keeping the environment clean
What is a key responsibility of a United States citizen?
Becoming informed about government, voting in elections, and serving on a jury if needed
What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect people from unjust rulers
Who wrote the first ten amendments, which became known as the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What are the 'Five Freedoms' outlined in the First Amendment?
Freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly
Which president was in office when the U.S. Constitution was written and almost not ratified?
George Washington
What event led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the subsequent need for a bill of rights?
The Revolutionary War against the British
What does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to keep and bear arms
Which amendment limits searches and often requires warrants to search someone's property?
Fourth Amendment
What does the Fifth Amendment protect people against?
Double jeopardy
What does the Sixth Amendment promise?
Speedy and public trial
What does the Ninth Amendment protect?
The right to privacy
Study Notes
Citizenship and Rights
- A member of a community, state, or nation is called a citizen.
- The freedoms belonging to a person as a benefit of citizenship are called rights.
Civic Responsibilities
- Things that we should do voluntarily as citizens are called civic duties.
- The process of becoming a citizen of a country is called naturalization.
Family and School Citizenship
- Children have the right to be safe and respected at home.
- One of the responsibilities of being a responsible family member is to respect others' rights and property.
- A key responsibility of a student at school is to respect teachers, classmates, and school property.
- Some of the five pillars of good school citizenship are respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness, and self-control.
State and National Citizenship
- One of the responsibilities of a state citizen is to obey state laws.
- A key responsibility of a United States citizen is to participate in the democratic process.
Bill of Rights
- The purpose of the Bill of Rights is to protect citizens' freedoms and rights.
- James Madison wrote the first ten amendments, which became known as the Bill of Rights.
- The 'Five Freedoms' outlined in the First Amendment are freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
U.S. Constitution and Amendments
- George Washington was the president when the U.S. Constitution was written and almost not ratified.
- The event that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the subsequent need for a bill of rights was the Shays' Rebellion.
- The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.
- The Fourth Amendment limits searches and often requires warrants to search someone's property.
- The Fifth Amendment protects people against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
- The Sixth Amendment promises a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and the right to confront witnesses.
- The Ninth Amendment protects citizens' rights not listed in the Constitution.
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