Civic Life vs. Private Life: Key Concepts in Citizenship

This video explores the distinction between civic life and private life, highlighting how individuals can engage in civic activities to influence society. It explains the roles of politics and government, emphasizing that politics involves actions like negotiation and voting, while government refers to institutions that enforce laws. The video concludes with a quiz to reinforce understanding of these concepts.

What is the main focus of private life?

• Making laws

• Volunteering in civil society

• Pursuing personal happiness

• Solving community problems

Which of the following is an example of civic life?

• Playing video games for fun

• Joining a group to petition for diverse characters in video games

• Spending time with family

• Working at a private company

Which of the following is NOT a part of civic life?

• Volunteering in civil society

• Making rules or laws

• Playing video games for fun

• Serving in a government body

What does politics involve?

• Serving in a government body

• Pursuing personal hobbies

• Reaching agreements in a group

• Making and enforcing laws

How do people typically reach agreements in politics?

• By negotiating, compromising, or voting

• By pursuing personal happiness

• By making and enforcing laws

• By forming voluntary institutions

Which of the following best describes government?

• A process of negotiating and compromising

• Institutions and people that make and enforce laws

• Voluntary institutions outside of government

• Personal relationships and hobbies

What is the role of a referee in soccer according to the video?

• To enforce rules

• To negotiate rules

• To participate in civil society

• To create laws

Ayla's church provides food and shelter for the homeless. What is this an example of?

• Civic life

• Private life

• Government

• Politics

The Supreme Court hears a case about internet copyright law. What is this an example of?

• Government

• Politics

• Civic life

• Private life

Jeffrey reaches out to a senator to influence a bill. What is this an example of?

• Politics

• Civic life

• Private life

• Government