Citizenship

Apuntes

Citizenship (pt. 2) Civics & Economics - Mr. Alexander • Plyler v. Doe (1982) A. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that all children have the right to a free public education regardless of their immigration status. 1. The school district enforced a policy denying free public education to undocumented immigrant children unless they paid tuition. 2. James Plyler was the Superintendent of the Tyler Independent School District in Texas. • Constitution Day A. In 2005, the federal government designated September 17th as Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, to honor the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. • Duties & Civic Participation Civics & Economics - Mr.. Alexander - SOL CE. 10a / 6c,d CE 10: Students will analyze the role of public participation in American civic life by: a) describing citizenship duties, including obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving in court; CE 6: Students will define citizenship by: c) exploring peaceful ways to work for change through political campaigns and petitioning the government; d) examining how civic participation addresses community needs and promotes the pub...