Week 10: Thursday (Summer 2020)

Civics and Reading

Americans have many special days. Some days are for religion, like Christmas. Some days are to celebrate, like New Years Day.

The Unites States Government has 8 national holidays. On those days, government offices and schools are closed.

Name two national U.S. holidays.

We also have special days for responsibilities. One important responsibility is to pay taxes. People in the US usually have to send in federal income tax forms on April 15.

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*

The economic system of the United States is a market economy. This is another name for a capitalist economy. This means that people and businesses are free to make decisions without government control.

What is the economic system in the United States?*

When there is a war or emergency, the government can ask young men to join the military. This is called the draft or Selective Service. All men must register for the Selective Service from age 18 to 26.

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

In many schools, every class begins with the Pledge of Allegiance. This is a promise of loyalty to the United States. Loyalty means love, and never leaving someone.

When we say the Pledge of Allegiance, we show loyalty to the flag. This means we also show loyalty to the United States.

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

These people are taking the Oath of Allegiance. This is the promise to become a citizen. One thing you promise is to follow the laws of the United States.

The oath is long and difficult, but you don’t have to remember it 100%.

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

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Do you support the Constitution and form of Government of the United States?
Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the United States?
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform noncombatant services in the U.S. armed forces?
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction?