Civics PSA

Transcript

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Civics Education

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By Siddu Vallarapu

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What is Civics Education?

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Understanding things like how the government works, civic and constitutional rights, and how to stay involved in the government and/or community. It is also about learning how to appreciate things like free speech and engaging with people who have different opinions from one's own. It includes things like American citizenship, political process, roots of democracy, limited government, the branches of the government, and state and local government. In the future, Civics Education should be extended to learning current events.

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What Are the Benefits of Civics Education?

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With Civics Education, people can learn about their government and how to be part of American democracy. Learning this at a young age allows students to learn how to stay involved in both the government and their communities, once they grow up. People will be able to understand what is happening in the political world and they will learn to properly express their ideas and beliefs.

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Why Should Congress Spend More Money on Civics Education? How Should the Money Be Used?

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Congress should spend more money on civic education because many people do not know how their own government works. More students will be able to learn about their government and country, and how to stay involved when they are older. With the money from Congress, state and local governments should change their curriculums to make sure that all students have Civics Education. They should also make sure that schools all get the resources they need to give the students a good Civics Education.

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How Does Civics Education Help Others and Serve the Public Good?

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Civics Education teaches essential 21st century skills, brings out social values, and teaches people to understand politics. People will be able to learn to appreciate civil disclosure, free speech, and engaging with people that have different perspectives. People will also learn how to vote, volunteer, attend public meetings, and engage with their communities. All of these are learned through Civics Education and affect the public good.

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How YOU Can Help Bring Civics Education Back for Everyone

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Civics Education teaches essential 21st century skills, brings out social values, and teaches people to understand politics. People will be able to learn to appreciate civil disclosure, free speech, and engaging with people that have different perspectives. People will also learn how to vote, volunteer, attend public meetings, and engage with their communities. All of these are learned through Civics Education and affect the public good.