1. Introduction to Civics
Why study Civics?

2. In a recent poll, 45% of Canadians revealed that they didn’t know enough about their own country to qualify for citizenship.

3. What makes a responsible citizen?
A good citizen is someone who is...

4. ...Informed
Someone who is knowledgeable about the practices of democratic decision making
What it means to be a responsible citizen in a local, national, and global setting

5. ...Active
Someone who can think critically about issues and can work with others to make a difference
Someone who knows how and when to get involved

6. ...Purposeful What are your beliefs and values?
What do others believe?
How can different views come to co-exist in a democratic society?

7. “The price people pay for not concerning themselves with politics is to be governed by people worse than themselves.”
Plato - Greek Philosopher, 347 B.C.