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What does the phrase “the common good” mean?

The common good means what's best for most people in a community

What are some general roles citizens have to fill?

Volunteering

Help others with kids

Helping in Community

Define the “rule of law”.

The idea that everyone must follow the law

Why is the rule of law important when applied to the government?

The rule of law is important because it means the government can only do what the law allows or dictates

Why are jury trials important parts of American society?

Jury trails are an important part of American society so that everyone has a free and equal chance before being punished

Define “civic engagement”.

Participating in the life of one's community

Participating in Government:

Voting, run for office, and appointed to an office

Influencing the Government:

Write a letter or email, speak out at a public meeting or social media, volunteer on an election campaign

Staying Informed:

:Watch the news, discuss with politics

Serving the Community

: picking up garbage, join an organization, volunteer

Define “public policy”.

The government's response to a public problem

What are interest groups and what are specific ways they influence public policy?

Intreset groups are people who work together for similar interests or goals. They influence public policy by pesuaing the goverment to help solve problems via protesting, influence by lobbyist , or connecting others to the cause.

What are grassroots movements and what are specific ways they influence public policy?

Movements of campaigns in which ordinary people get together to push for a change in public policy. They influence public policy by gathering ordinary people together, and standing together to stand up for what they believe in.

What are political parties and what are specific ways they influence public policy?

Political parties are groups of people in charge of the government with different ideas of how it should be runned. They can influence public policy by urging people to run for office and the officials can influence the political parties by persuaing them to help with public policy

Define "public servant".

Someone who works for the government

What are examples of unelected public servants?

• Secretary Of Defense

• Chief Of Police

• Superintendent

Define “qualification”.

A condition someone has to meet in order to do something

what are different types of qualifications for public office?

• Natural born citizen

• Citizen for 2-9 years

• Minimum age

What are some of the major steps to running for public office?

• Citizen by birth or by 2-9 years at minimum age

• Get involved

• Work in areas of government

• Get elected

why is it important to monitor what the government is doing?

So that the government doesn't do anything sketchy

What is government transparency?

Cleary seeing what the government is doing

What are ways the government must act to be "transparent"?

• Be honest

• Be clear in speaking

• Remembering the rule of law

What is the Freedom of Information Act?

Lets citizens request information that hasn't been released and sometimes the government has to give it to them.

Using the Media:

Tv,newspaper,social media, podcast

Attending Meetings:

city council, school board via by person or online

Learning from Others:

 talking to someone in the government or an elder

Interest Group Reports:

 checks, reports, bills, social media

Listening to Officials:

talking to officials, listening in on what is going on