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Civic Participation SOL CE 3E
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A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens
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Ways for citizens to participate in community service Volunteer to support democratic institutions (e.g., League of Women Voters).
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League of Women Voters Founded in 1920 just before the 19 th Amendment was passed. Originally worked to get women suffrage Then worked to help educate women about voting Now both men and women Does NOT work to support one candidate over another Works to educate voters on issues Works to influence public policy
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Ways for citizens to participate in community service Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole (e.g., as related to environment, public health and safety, education).
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Environment
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Public health and safety
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Education
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Ways for citizens to participate in community service Help to make the community a good place to work and live (e.g., by becoming involved with public service organizations, tutoring, volunteering in nursing homes).
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Public service organizations
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Tutoring
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Volunteering in nursing homes
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Review Quiz
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What are the three ways for citizens to participate in community service? Volunteer to support democratic institutions Express concern about the welfare of the community as a whole Help to make the community a good place to live and work
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Give an example of a democratic institution. The League of Women Voters
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Name three areas related to community welfare. Environment Public health and safety Education
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Name three ways to help the community a good place to work and live. Become involved in with public service organizations Tutoring Volunteering in nursing homes
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