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What does it mean to "lock in"?
to enter a state of deep, distraction-free focus and commit completely to a task or goal
What is civic engagement?
Participating in activities that help shape or improve your community or government.
What is a community?
A group of people connected by a place, shared interests, experiences, identity, or goals.
When is election day?
November 3rd
What is a budget?
A plan for how available money will be allocated to expenses and priorities.
Who is the queen of country?
Dolly Parton
Why is it important to know who your alderperson is?
So you know who represents your community and who to contact about local issues.
What does it mean to advocate for something?
Speaking up or taking action to support a cause or create change.
What does ESB stand for?
Elected School Board.
Where does Chicago get money to pay for city services?
Taxes, fees, fines, grants, and other revenue sources.
Which rising pop star has a viral song named after a famous Hollywood actress?
ADÉLA, with “Nicole Kidman.”
What is the name of the legislative body that makes laws for the City of Chicago?
The Chicago City Council.
What does intersectionality help us understand?
How different parts of our identities overlap and shape our experiences.
True or False: Chicago voters elected school board members for the first time in 2024.
True
Name one thing Chicago's city budget pays for.
Police and fire services, street maintenance, libraries, or other city services.
Which classic teen drama inspired the viral TikTok trend featuring mysterious messages signed “-A”?
Pretty Little Liars.
Who represents a Chicago neighborhood on the City Council?
The local alderperson (also called an alderman or alderwoman).
In the Parable of the River, what does going upstream represent?
Addressing the root causes of problems instead of only responding to their effects (Downstream)
Why is this election "historic"?
The ESB transition was historic because it gave Chicago voters a direct say in choosing school board members for the first time.
Who proposes Chicago's annual city budget?
The mayor. City Council reviews and votes on the budget.
What is “Saturween,” and why is it a big deal this year?
A Halloween celebration falling on a Saturday, next one is in 2037 + Daylight savings on the same day.
What is one way a young person who cannot vote yet can participate in local government?
Attend a public meeting, contact an elected official, join a youth council, organize a petition, or speak at a community forum.
In the Baron & Baroness activity, what did the Baron represent?
Systems that create and control the rules.
Name one school issue the school board can influence.
School budgets, educational policies, district priorities, or school facilities.
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