The heritage of freedom and equality in what is now the United States was formed bit by bit. With the exception of Native Americans, all of us can trace our family’s roots to another country. citizen? The United States is a nation of immigrants. immigration policy since the early 1800s? How does a person become a U.S. Reading Focus Who are “Americans,” and from where did they come? What changes have occurred in U.S. Their ways of life are constantly mixing with and influencing the culture of Americans who came before. Citizens? The Main Idea Throughout history, immigrants have brought their languages, ideas, beliefs, hopes, and customs to the United States.
People are responsible family members respect and obey laws respect the rights and property of others are loyal to their country and proud of its accomplishments take part in and improve life in their communities take an active part in their government use natural resources wisely are well informed on important issues and are willing to take a stand on these issues when conscience demands it believe in equality of opportunity for all people respect individual differences, points of view, and ways of life that are different from their ownĪmerican Civics Section 2: Who Are U.S. government and the American way of life? American Ideals Freedom Equalityħ Civics Citizen Government Values Equality, Liberty & JusticeĨ are responsible family members respect and obey laws
Question: What ideals form the basis of the U.S. Section 1: Civics in Our Lives Some roles and qualities of a good citizen: Voting Government or political participation Informing officials of needs or disagreements Studying civics to understand the government Respecting the rights of others Responsibly using natural resources Citizens must respect the rights of others.ĥ Some roles and qualities of a good citizen: Citizens are guaranteed an education and equal opportunity of employment. government and the American way of life: Freedom and equality are protected by laws. Section 1: Civics in Our Lives Ideals of the U.S. Citizenship includes: Being a productive member of society Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a citizenĤ Ideals of the U.S. Reading Focus Why do we study civics? What are the values that form the basis of the American way of life? What are the roles and qualities of a good citizen? Chapter 2Ĭivics is the study of citizenship and government. citizen, it is your duty to help preserve freedom and to ensure justice and equality for yourself and all Americans. Citizens? Section 3: The American People Today Chapter 2Īmerican Civics Section 1: Civics in Our Lives The Main Idea As a U.S. 1 Chapter 1 We the People Section 1: Civics in Our LivesĪmerican Civics Chapter 1 We the People Section 1: Civics in Our Lives Section 2: Who Are U.S.