Civic Engagement Concepts

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Civic Participation

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Taking part in activities that help make decisions for a community or country. Example: voting in an election.

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Political Process

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The way laws and leaders are chosen, and decisions are made. Example: Passing a new law in parliament.

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Volunteerism

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Offering time and skills to help without pay. Example: Helping to clean a local park.

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Service Learning

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A project that combines learning with helping others. Example: Studying pollution and organizing a river cleanup.

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Social Movement

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A group of people working for change in society. Example: The Civil Rights Movement.

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Multiple Perspectives

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Looking at an issue from different viewpoints. Example: Reading both sides of a debate before deciding.

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Ethical Use of Information

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Using facts honestly and giving credit to sources. Example: Citing a website in a school project.

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Petition

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A written request signed by people for a cause. Example: Asking the city to add a crosswalk.

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Cooperation

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Working together toward a goal. Example: Countries joining to fight climate change.

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Conflict

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Disagreement or fighting between groups or nations. Example: a border dispute between countries.