引爆点英语教材 13引爆点语教材 13引爆点英语教材 13引爆点英语教材 13.ppt

US Series Citizenship in the U.S.A. Starting Up ? What are citizens expected to do for their government? ? What do you think is the range of income tax rates in the U.S.? 5%-10.5% 15%-39.6% 22%-50% ? Who is Uncle Sam? Becoming a Citizen ? Advantages to becoming a citizen – permanent residence and right to vote ? Naturalized citizens cannot become president or vice president ? Anyone born in the U.S. or born outside of American parents are automatically citizens ? Legal requirements in becoming a citizen – residence for five years, knowledge of English and the Constitution Responsibilities of a Citizen ? To participate in voting ? To communicate opinions about legislation to government representatives ? To exercise the right to protest and to petition ? Military service ? Jury service Question: If there is a military draft, should it be mandatory for women as well as men? Paying Tax! ? Tax laws are unpopular – rates between 15% and 39.6% ? Federal income tax is graduated ? Deductions and exemptions reduce amount of tax paid ? April 15th “Uncle Sam is taking all my money” ? Employers withhold Social Security, Medicare and state income taxes ? Taxes paid on property and purchases ? Less than 32% of the country’s G.D.P. paid in tax Question: What do people think about paying tax in your country? Responsibilities of the Government ? Government obligations - police services, courts, legislative organization, postal services, and defense. ? Funding for medical care, housing, and education is source for debate. ? Characteristic of the American government is not about what it does or doesn’t do but the way decisions are made Sharing Ideas Look at the phrases which can be used in expressing opposing ideas ? I’m in favor of… ? I’m opposed to… ? I’m for… ? I’m against… ? I support… ? I oppose… Questions: 1. What does a person have to do to become an American citizen? Do you think the requirements are reasonable? 2. Should taxes be higher so