CIVICS

Refers to the study of rights, responsibilities, and participation of a citizen in a

democratic society.

KEY COMPONENTS OF CIVICS

1. Citizen rights and responsibilities

2. Government structure

3. Democracy and participation

4. Civic engagement

1. Citizen Rights
1.Civil Rights: These include the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and
the rights to participate in a democratic society.

2.Political Rights: The right to vote in elections and run for public office. These rights
ensure participation in the democratic process.

3.Economic Rights: Citizens have the right to own property, work, and engage in
commerce.

4.Social Rights: This includes the right to education, health care, and other services
that ensure a basic quality of life.

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5. Cultural Rights: The right to preserve and express one’s cultural identity, language,
and heritage.

6. Environmental Rights: Some modern frameworks protect citizens’ rights to a

healthy environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Obeying the law: Citizens must follow the laws and regulations set by their
government.

2. Paying Taxes: Taxes support government services like education, health

care, infrastructure, and security.

3. Voting: Participating in elections is both a right and a responsibility to

ensure that government officials represent the citizens.

4. Respecting the rights of others: Citizens must respect the rights and
freedoms of others within society.

5. Community participation: Citizens are encouraged to be involved in their

communities and contribute to its development.
Democracy: Refers to a system of government where power is vested in people.
Citizens have the right to participate in decision-making.

Participation: Is the active involvement of citizens in the political and civic life of their
community, country, or society. This can include a wide range of activities.

Civic Engagement: Refers to the involvement of individuals in the political, social,

and community life of their society.

Government Structure:

1. Citizenship: Understanding what it means to be a citizen, including the

rights and responsibilities that come with it.

2. Governance: Knowledge of how different systems of government work

(e.g., democracy, dictatorship) and how they interact and balance power.

3. Democracy

4. Community Engagement: Refers to the process of involving individuals

and groups in decisions, activities, or events that impact their local community.

5. Civic Participation: Refers to the active involvement of individuals in

political, social, and community processes that shape their society, such as voting,
running for office, attending public meetings, etc.

6. Public Policy: Refers to the actions and decisions made by governments

(local, state, or national) to address specific issues, challenges, or concerns in society.

7. Law and Justice: Law and justice are fundamental concepts that underpin
the functioning of societies, ensuring order, fairness, and participation, as well as the
protection of rights for all individuals.
 1. Local: Refers to the involvement and responsibilities of citizens at the
local level of government, which typically includes towns, cities, counties, and
neighborhoods.

2. State: Refers to the range of civic responsibilities, activities, and

participation that citizens engage in at the state level of government.

3. National: Refers to the responsibilities and opportunities for citizens to

engage in political, social, and legal processes at the national level of government.

4. International: Refers to the ways in which citizens, organizations, and

governments engage in global issues and contribute to shaping international relations,
policies, and actions that affect the world as a whole.

1. Informed Citizenship: Focuses on the importance of citizens being

knowledgeable about their rights, responsibilities, and the functioning of government
and society.

2. Critical Thinking: Involves fostering the ability of individuals to think

clearly, rationally, and independently about social, political, and civic issues.

3. Community Building: Refers to the process of creating or strengthening

connections among individuals within a community, with the goal of fostering mutual
support, shared values, and collective well-being.

4. Effective Governance: Refers to the processes, structures, and

mechanisms through which decisions are made, policies are implemented, and public
services are delivered in a way that is transparent.

1. Political Civics: Refers to the study and understanding of how political

systems, processes, and structures function within a society.
 2. Social Civics: Refers to the study and participatory practice of
understanding and addressing social issues, as well as the role of individuals and
communities in social well-being, justice, and equality.

3. Economic Civics: Refers to the understanding and engagement of

individuals in economic processes that affect their personal lives, communities, and the
broader society.

4. Environmental Civics: Refers to the understanding, awareness, and active

participation of individuals in addressing environmental issues and ensuring
sustainable management of natural resources.

1. Citizenship

2. Democracy and Governance

3. Community Engagement

4. Civic Participation

5. Public Policy and Advocacy – They are vital themes in Civics because they
directly impact how governments make decisions, address social issues, and respond
to the needs and desires of citizens.

6. Leadership and Civic Responsibility

Leadership in the context of Civics refers to the individuals or groups who guide,
inspire, and influence others in pursuit of public good, justice, and societal progress.

Civic Responsibilities refer to the duties and obligations that citizens have toward their
community, society, and government.

7. Human Rights and Social Justice

Human rights refer to the fundamental rights and freedoms that every individual is
entitled to simply by being human.

Social justice is the concept that all individuals should have equal access to rights,
opportunities, and resources, regardless of their race, gender, class, religion, or other
social identities.

Global issues refer to challenges that affect countries, regions, and the planet as a
whole.

International relations refer to interactions between countries, including diplomacy,

international organizations, and conflict resolution.

CIVICS ACTIONS
1. Voting and Elections

Voting and elections serve as essential civic actions, enabling individuals to participate
in the democratic process.

They allow citizens to influence who holds political office. By engaging in elections,
citizens fulfill their civic duty.

2. Community Service

Community service as a civic action refers to voluntary work performed by individuals or

groups to benefit their community.

It is a form of civic engagement that demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of

society.

3. Advocacy

Advocacy as a civic action involves actively supporting or promoting a cause, policy, or

issue to bring about social, political, or environmental change.
4. Conflict Resolution

Involves addressing and resolving disputes or disagreements within a community or

society in a peaceful and constructive manner.

5. Global Citizenship

It means seeing yourself as a part of a big worldwide community and taking steps to
make the world a better place for everyone.

6. Public Policy Analysis

It means carefully studying and evaluating the rules, laws, and programs created by
governments to see if they work well and benefit everyone.

7. Leadership Development

It means helping people to grow into strong, caring, and effective leaders who can make
positive changes in their community.

CIVICS COMPETENCIES
1. Civics Knowledge

It means understanding how your community, government, and society work. It is about
knowing your rights, responsibilities, and how you can participate in making decisions
that affect everyone.

2. Critical Thinking

Thinking carefully and clearly to understand information, solve problems, or make

decisions. Critical thinking helps you make better choices and avoid being misled.

3. Communication

It is sharing information, ideas, or feelings with others so they can understand you. It is
about talking, listening, writing, or using body language to connect with people.
4. Collaboration

It means working together with others to achieve a common goal. It is about combining
ideas, skills, and efforts to get something better.

5. Problem Solving

It means figuring out how to fix something or overcome a challenge. It is about

identifying a problem, thinking of possible solutions, and taking action to solve it.

6. Civic Engagement

It means getting involved in your community and society to make a difference. It is

about taking action to improve the lives of others, solve problems, and make your
community or country a better place.

7. Global Awareness

It means understanding and caring about what is happening in the world. It is about
knowing how people, countries, and the environment are connected and how events in
one place can affect everyone.

Civic engagement

→ is the active participation in the life of a community, which can

include political, social, or economic activities. It’s about working
together to address issues of public concern & improve the quality of
life in a community.

Examples:

1. Voting

2. Volunteering (Giving your time and skills to help others)

3. Advocacy

4. Community service
Types:

1. Electoral participation

2. Community service and volunteering

3. Social engagement

4. Civic education

5. Civic leadership and governance

Key components of Civic engagement:

1. Civic Awareness

2. Civic Participation

3. Civic Responsibility

4. Collaboration

5. Critical Thinking

Benefits of Civic engagement:

1. Strengthening democracy

2. Improving communities

3. Social justice and equality

4. Personal growth

5. Building social connections

6. Economic development