Civic Engagement
any individual or group activity addressing issues of public concern.
What is civic engagement?
Explain why the constitution has a system of checks and balances
To guard against any one branch becoming too powerful
CEO/Founder
Monalisa Smith
Fully understanding your problem requires that you identify some of its causes and some of its effects. The effects of the problem that you identify will help you convince the decision maker you are targeting that your problem is important. If you can show that the effects are significant, the decision maker will be more likely to take action to solve the problem.
Defining the Policy Issue You Want to Address
working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference.
Why is civic engagement important?
This Constitutional Amendment in this year gave women the right to vote
What is the 19th Amendment in 1920?
Empower youth and families to combat gun violence in their communities
Mission
At this stage, you should use the Internet, experts willing to answer questions, and other available resources to address the factors presented in the chart above.
Background Research
True or false-- group and union membership, contacting public officials, attending public meetings, and working with neighbors--has increased among the Millennial population
What is False?
I am the branch of government that makes sure that laws are obeyed and I command the armed forces.
What is the Executive Branch?
Working to stabilize parents, grandparents, and adults through employment opportunities
Adult Program
There may be times that you have several problems in mind as potential advocacy topics. In that case, go through the Cause and Effect process for each of your potential problems to make sure you fully understand each problem and decide which would be the most suitable for an advocacy approach. There are a number of factors you should consider when deciding which problem you want to focus on
Choosing Between Alternatives
This generation volunteers more than any other generation
What are Millenials?
The Judicial Branch is headed by the what (1) and the Judicial Branch decides if laws follow the what (2)?
What is (1) Supreme Court and (2) Constitution?
Empowering youth to be leaders in their communities and their lives
Youth Program
Begin by returning to your Cause and Effect table: resolving the central problem you identified should be your advocacy goal. However, in order to achieve that goal, you must determine what courses of action decision makers must take and focus your advocacy campaign on one of those particular courses of action. The more narrow focus of convincing your target decision maker to perform the requested action is your advocacy objective.
Setting Advocacy Goals & Objectives
This % of this generation are supportive of activist government-- the most ever.
What is 53%?
(1) The Legislative Branch is broken up into what 2 parts and (2) How many representatives are represented in Congress?
(1) Senate and House of Representatives (2) Senate-2 and House of Representatives depends on the population of each state.
Providing resources like rental assistance, gift cards, and groceries
Health Equity & Community Wellness
consider who are the actors responsible for protecting the community from gun violence at the various levels and consider which level would be the most effective to reach
Identifying Your Advocacy Targets