Civic Participation | Savvas | Ch. 2 | 7.21.24

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Everyone is bound by the law and no one is above the law.

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rule of law

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Actions that benefit a community.

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common good

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The key to being a good citizen.

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civic engagement

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Democracy flourishes not simply by having citizens obey laws but by having citizens who participate and make contributions in their communities.

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active citizenship

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When there is a problem, the government usually responds with a plan of action or proposed solution.

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public policy

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Groups of people work together to achieve a specific goal.

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interest groups

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Someone who works to persuade officials to pass a law or change a policy.

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lobbyist

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Campaigns in which ordinary people get together to push for change in public policy.

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grassroots movements

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"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Which former President is quoted above?

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John F. Kennedy

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A group that works to gain political power.

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political party