The document discusses the rights and duties of American citizenship. It notes that citizens have important rights like voting, freedom of speech, and practicing religion. Citizens also have duties like obeying laws, defending the nation, serving on juries, and paying taxes. Attending school is highlighted as an important duty that prepares young citizens for their future roles and responsibilities. The document emphasizes that it is important for citizens to play an active role in government by choosing representatives and getting involved, as government decisions affect citizens' lives in many significant ways.

1. American Citizenship What does it mean to be a Citizen

2. Each citizen holds an office – the office of citizen. That office comes with important rights Name a few of these rights. Citizenship

3. Representatives: People who are chosen to speak and act for their fellow citizens in government Why is it important that you play a role in choosing who is your representative? We are represented by people at the Federal, State, and Local level. See if you can name a few of these people. Citizenship - Representation

5. Obeying Laws

6. Defending the nation

7. Serving on a jury

8. Serving as a witness in court

9. Paying taxes

10. Attending schoolWhat is the Difference between the two?

11. Why are the duties important? Attending School is an important duty-They prepare young citizens for the future by giving them skills, knowledge, and experiences that will prepare them for their role as a citizen in American society. What would life be like without school? Citizenship – Duties of Americans

12. Do you want others telling you what to do without listening to your point of view? It is important that your take an active role in gov’t because it affects your life in many ways. Your paycheck, job opportunities, growth of your trade, entertainment, safety of our nation, defending your rights, etc. Think about what is one way that you can make a difference as a high school student today in gov’t. Citizenship – Active Partcipants