1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What describes a good citizen?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a society. Civics helps students understand the structure and workings of government. Civics encourages students to think critically and participate in their communities.
The Fundamentals of Civics
3. Slide
60 seconds
Civics: The study of the rights and duties of citizenship. Rule of Law: A legal system in which all citizens are subject to the same laws and no one is above the law. Democracy: A form of government in which citizens have the power to choose their leaders and are involved in the decisions that affect them.
Concepts:
4. Poll
60 seconds
What do you think is the most important goal of a government?
- Protecting citizens' rights and freedoms
- Providing public services
- Enforcing laws
- Maintaining a strong military
5. Slide
60 seconds
The United States is the only country in the world to have a full-fledged separation of powers between branches of government. The Supreme Court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional. The President has the authority to grant pardons to individuals convicted of federal crimes.
Did you know?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What is the role of civic engagement in a democracy?
7. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
With a partner, name a type of economy and write a short description
8. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What are the three branches of the US government and what are their respective roles?
9. Open question
300 seconds
What can you do as a citizen to help strengthen democracy?
10. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw an astronaut banana with rocket boosters for a backpack floating in space.
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