What is a citizen? who is a citizen of the united states? how do you become a naturalized citizen of the united states? (what are the untied states naturalization requirements? ) what are the rights of a citizen of the united states? what are the responsibilities of a citizen of the united states? how do you become an informed citizen? what problem-solving techniques will you make good decisions? what can kids do to get involved in being good citizens? how can kids get involved in their communities?

1.3.6 practice: examining the founding principles the declaration of independence we hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal. that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,- that whenever any form of governments becomes destructive of thee ends, it is right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its power in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness . summary