Civic Engagement and Making a Difference

Why is it important to know your rights?

• To play games

• To skip school

• To engage effectively in civic matters

• To win arguments

What can you do to help improve your community?

• Play video games

• Watch television

• Join a sports team

• Plant trees and recycle

How can young people contribute to political campaigns?

• By watching news

• By joining a campaign

• By sleeping

• By voting only

What does it mean to be an active citizen?

• To ignore issues

• To only discuss problems

• To participate in community service

• To be physically active

What is necessary to bring about change according to the video?

• Planning and action

• Ignoring problems

• Waiting for others to act

• Uncertainty and questions

Which of the following is an example of participating in the democratic process?

• Watching the news

• Voting in elections

• Shopping at a local store

• Reading a book

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept