Civic Engagement 1
Communities rely on who to thrive?
Government, public and Business
What is a Civic Issue?
A civic issue is a concern with an individual or group about something in their community.
When many people decide to create and circulate a petition, that is...
Working together as a group
What are different types of civic engagement? (think of the article you read)
Volunteerism, Advocacy, Activism, Electoral Participation
True or False: A community is a group of people who live and work together in the same area.
True
A person who signs a petition is...
Participating as an individual
Community engagement transforming both communities and people is a way a ______________ helps itself.
Community
What is activism?
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
When a petition draws widespread attention to an issue, that is...
Building public support
In 2018, over ____ million adult Americans volunteered through community organizations.
77 Million
The impact of civic engagement can be seen in a few of its more notable success stories; can you name one you have seen?
The Cajun Navy, Habitat for Humanity, The March on Washington
When a petition is presented to an elected official, that is...
Working through the political system