• Today is a special day for many people who were born in another country, moved to this country, and want to become a citizen of the United States of America. • To become a citizen an oath is taken. A promise is made to be a good citizen. A judge asks each person or family to promise to follow the rules set forth in the Constitution. The pledge of allegiance to our flag is said together. • Most of us are citizens of our country by birth. • If you were taking an oath today to become an American citizen, what would you tell the judge to convince him that you are a good citizen? • Remember that you can help your government by being a good citizen. That means obeying the law and helping others where you live.
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• Today is a special day for many people who were born in another country, moved to this country, and want to become a citizen of the United States of America.
• To become a citizen an oath is taken. A promise is made to be a good citizen. A judge asks each person or family to promise to follow the rules set forth in the Constitution. The pledge of allegiance to our flag is said together.
• Most of us are citizens of our country by birth.
• If you were taking an oath today to become an American citizen, what would you tell the judge to convince him that you are a good citizen?
• Remember that you can help your government by being a good citizen. That means obeying the law and helping others where you live.
Three Part’s of Our Nation’s Government:Congress, President, and Courts
What do judges hold to help protect our rights?
Navy Army
Trial By Jury The Supreme Court
The U.S. Capitol BuildingU.S. Congress
The White HousePresident
Independence Hall, Philadelphia The Assembly RoomIndependence Hall
Citizens of the United Stateschoose their leaders.
Elections are held to pick leaders. They are chosen by
voting.
People pay different kinds of taxes to the government. Taxes pay for the services your government provides.
Our leaders make laws. A law is a rule that everyone must follow. Laws protect us. Name a law that should be followed in your town.
Freedom of Religion
Freedom to Assemble
Supreme CourtJustices Power to print and coin currency
Benjamin Franklin
Gouverneur Morris
Alexander Hamilton
Patrick Henry
John Jay
James Madison
George Washington
I pledge allegiance to the I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States Flag of the United States of America, and to the of America, and to the Republic for which it Republic for which it stands, one nation, under stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.liberty and justice for all.
