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
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
