Civics Lesson 1

1. Civics in Our
Lives

2. The Meaning of
Civics

3. The Meaning of
Civics
Civics is the study of what it means to be a U.S. Citizen

4. The Meaning of
Civics
Civics is the study of what it means to be a U.S. Citizen
Government is the Individual who exercise authority as a
political unit over people

5. The Meaning of
Civics
Civics is the study of what it means to be a U.S. Citizen
Government is the Individual who exercise authority as a
political unit over people
Question: What does it mean to be a productive member
of society?

6. American Ideals

7. American Ideals
Rights and freedoms are protected by laws

8. American Ideals
Rights and freedoms are protected by laws
Can’t be taken away as long as you follow the laws

9. Government by the
People

10. Government by the
People
People rule through the officials they elect

11. Government by the
People
People rule through the officials they elect
Voting is one of the most important
responsibilities we have as U.S. Citizens

12. Give examples of
Good Citizens

13. Give examples of
Good Citizens
Work in your groups and create a list of
things that would show the qualities of what a
good citizen is. Use page 6 to help you out.