Civic Engagement and Sustainable Development

Civic engagement can take the form of:

• Civil discourse

• Joining violent groups

• Petitioning

• Protesting peacefully

• Voting

A strong civil society leads to:

• Weak democracy

• Higher corruption

• Inclusive policies

• Social responsibility

• Greater accountability

Characteristics of good governance include:

• Efficiency

• State secrecy

• Rule of law

• Inclusiveness

• Transparency

A weak civil society may result in:

• Grassroots activism

• Decreased participation

• Authoritarian consolidation

• Political apathy

• Increased rights protection

Civil society ensures that citizens can:

• Vote multiple times

• Exercise free speech

• Be excluded from debates

• Organize collectively

• Influence policies

Civil disobedience is:

• Peaceful protest against injustice

• Nonviolent resistance

• Legal suppression of critics

• Armed rebellion

• Controlled demonstration

Participatory democracy requires:

• Direct decision-making

• Passive citizenship

• Transparent processes

• State monopoly

• Citizen involvement

Civil society organizations promote peace by:

• Encouraging tolerance

• Supporting violence

• Fueling hate

• Empowering local voices

• Mediating in conflict

Political literacy helps citizens to:

• Make informed choices

• Vote responsibly

• Understand governance

• Submit to propaganda

• Reject political participation

A transparent political system includes:

• Civic inclusion

• Hidden decision-making

• Regular public reports

• Arbitrary laws

• Access to information