1.05 DBA

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1.05 DBA Tell me about your service learning project. What did you decide to do for that? Please recall the pathways to citizenship. In other words, what are the steps needed for an immigrant to become a US citizen? You must become 18 and have been a US resident 5 years or 3 if married and pay a fee, then give fingerprints and pay for the service, next you have to answer questions on your background and on US history in english, finally you have to swear an oath of loyalty Generalize why citizenship participation is so important in the American political system? It's important because without it the people wouldn't have their say put into action in our government causing for an unhappy group of individuals so by not participating…show more content…
The purpose of government is to maintain safety amongst the people and to protect their natural rights. Please differentiate between your civic duties and your civic responsibilities. A civic responsibility is something that you should do as a citizen. This can include recycling, voluteering, or help other citizens. A civic duty is something that each citizen owes their nation, whether it's participating in voting, abiding the law, or paying taxes Explain three different ways in which government affects your life currently. It currently prevents people from stealing or killing me and getting away with it, it allows me to attend school and pays for it, and it…show more content…
Do you think that Americans need the Electoral College to elect their president? (Possible follow up question for students against the electoral college process) What would be your suggestion(s) for change regarding this process? No, because the only purpose it serves is including those who didn't vote just by being a resident of the state that voted for one candidate or another. I think we should do it purely by popular vote because that way it could try to get those who aren't involved motivation to get involved because that way it makes all states seem important and not just the ones that have the biggest electoral college. Compare how the media has evolved over time from the 1800’s until now in regards to political communication. In your opinion what invention has been the biggest game changer for American politics and why? It has become more inclusive to all. For instance a newspaper really only did so much for people because the news was only relative to those who were loca;, but now with the internet it is so easy to interact and involve people from all over. Social media is the biggest game changer for American Politics because its used to reach out to the majority of the population without having to be
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