Civic Ideals and Principles
(Values)
- Democracy
- Liberty
- Justice
- Common Good
- Equality
- Rule of Law
- Separation of Powers
- Checks and Balances
- Majority Rule/Minority Rights
Civic Characters
(Democratic disposition & virtues)
- Trustworthiness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring
- Citizenship
Rights of Citizens
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of religion
- Own properties
- Pursuit of happiness
- Vote
- Seek and hold public office
- Join political parties
Responsibilities of Citizens
- Obey the law
- Respect for the rights of others
- Care about public affairs
- Vote
- Pay taxes
- Serve in the jury
- Serve in the armed forces
Civic Discourse/Deliberation
- Being civic minded
- Seeking facts
- Listening to diverse opinions
- Open to opposing views
- Discussing and debating
- Negotiating
- Compromising
- Making well-informed decisions
Participatory Citizenship
- Every citizen matters
- Make your voice heard
- Vote for candidates
- Run for offices
- Serve the community
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Types of government
- Anarchy
- Confederacy
- Democracy
- Dictatorship
- Monarchy
- Parliamentary Government
- Republic
Principles of Government
Structure of Government
- Legislative Branch
- House - Representative
- Senate - Senators
- Executive Branch
- President
- Vice President
- President's Cabinet
- Judicial Branch
- Federal Court System
- Supreme Court
- Appeals Court
- District Court
- Military Court
- Court of International Trade
- State Court System
- Highest State Appeals Court
- State Appeals Court
- Local Court
Level of Government
- Federal
- State
- Governor
- State Senator
- State Attorney
- ...
- Local
- Mayor
- Commissioner
- City Manager
- ...
Public Officials
- Elected officials
- Appointed officials
Campaigning
Voting
Foreign Relations
Treaties
International Organizations |
