UP:SS10.7C.12

Vocabulary

  • civic
  • community
  • political process
  • political participation
  • political parties
  • campaigns

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Individual citizens and community groups can improve their community by actively participating in the political process. Examples of participating in the political process include voting; running for office; writing letters to office holders; being involved in political parties and political campaigns.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • List ways to actively participate in the political process and in their community.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Individual and community participation has the potential to improve the U.S. society.
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