Ideal_of_democracy5

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Social Studies Chapter 2 Social Studies Chapter 2 Lesson 3
The Ideals of Democracy

Think about democracy like this Think about democracy like this
You know a car needs an engine to run Well democracy is the engine that keeps the United States running The actions and choices of people in the U S give the nation and the government the power to move forward

Main Idea Main Idea
Living in a democracy brings rights and responsibilities Rights express opinions freely join groups of your choice practice any religion vote have a fair trial own property and businesses etc Responsibilities voting serving on jury duty obeying laws paying your bills on time etc

Go America Go America
Being a citizen of the United States is SPECIAL
because we live in a democracy

Throughout history in most countries ordinary people have NO role or say in their government This is true for some countries even today

But NOT in America But NOT in America
All U S citizens have a role in shaping their government and their culture This is a democracy In a democracy the citizens have rights Rights freedoms protected by law The U S government is supposed to guarantee and protect its citizens rights

What about people who come from What about people who come from other countries
They too can become U S citizens and vote How They go through a legal process called naturalization
glad you asked

Naturalization is Naturalization is
The process of becoming a citizen by learning the laws of the country and the rights and responsibilities of its citizens

Let s talk about voting and other Let s talk about voting and other rights
Voting is one of the most important rights American citizens have By voting in local state and national elections citizens help choose leaders and give direction to the government Another word for this is Democracy

How are our rights protected How are our rights protected
The Constitution the Bill of Rights and the government The leaders we elect are responsible for protecting our rights by doing what the Constitution and the Bill of Rights say The government can also make new laws At what age can citizens register to vote

Question Question
How are responsibilities different from rights

Answer Answer
Rights are freedoms protected by law while responsibilities are duties that people SHOULD fulfill

Question Question
What responsibilities do young people have to contribute to democracy

Answer Answer
They can be good citizens obey the laws and go to school so they can be informed and make thoughtful decisions about public issues

Preserving Democracy Preserving Democracy

The future of America depends on a strong democracy In a democracy citizens have a responsibility to be involved in the life of their communities and their country

Lesson Summary Lesson Summary
Being a citizen of a democracy means

having rights and responsibilities The Bill of Rights lists many of the rights U S citizens have Citizens have a responsibility to create an orderly caring society Young people have a responsibility to their communities and country

Why It Matters Why It Matters
Good citizenship is necessary for a strong country and for safe communities

Challenge Challenge
Use the timeline at the top of page 59 to determine how many years there were between the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the Constitution

Timeline Timeline
The Declaration of Independence was

written in 1776

The Constitution was signed in 1787

The answer is 11 years

Challenge Challenge
How did Thomas Jefferson and James Madison contribute to our national liberty
C mon you know this

Answer Answer
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and James Madison was an author of the U S Constitution

Challenge Challenge
Why does the Constitution provide for checks and balances

Answer Answer
To prevent one branch of government from becoming stronger than the other two

Challenge Challenge
What are two of the checks and balances listed in the Constitution Think man think

Answer Answer
Possible answer Congress makes laws but the President can veto the laws and the Supreme Court can declare them unconstitutional The President chooses judges but Congress must approve them

Challenge Challenge
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution

Answer Answer
The people DEMANDED it be added as a protection of individual rights

That s it That s it

Well done