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   civic

   /ˈsɪvɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal: "a meeting of civic and business leaders"
   • ▪ relating to the duties or activities of people in relation to their town, city, or local area: "he was active in the civic life of Swindon"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French civique or Latin civicus, from civis ‘citizen’. The original use was in civic garland, crown, etc., translating Latin corona civica, denoting a garland of oak leaves and acorns given in ancient Rome to a person who saved a fellow citizen's life.

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   • 1. civically adverb

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Political culture, a set of shared views and normative judgments held by a population regarding its political system. The building blocks of political culture include the beliefs, opinions, and emotions of the citizens toward their form of government. Learn more about the components of political culture.

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   Jun 26, 2024 · civil rights, guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics. Examples of civil rights include the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, the right to government services, the right to a public education, and the right to use public facilities.

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   5 days ago · civil service, the body of government officials who are employed in civil occupations that are neither political nor judicial. In most countries the term refers to employees selected and promoted on the basis of a merit and seniority system, which may include examinations.

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   What is civic education?

   • Civic education is that form of education which is primarily designed and organized in content and function so as to produce good and useful people who know what events happen in the state and the goings-on in the country and beyond.

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   Why is civic culture important?

   • Following the pioneering footsteps of The Civic Culture, American political scientist Robert Putnam argued that civic community, based on high levels of political interest, social equality, interpersonal trust, and voluntary association, leads to higher probabilities of effective governance and democracy.

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   Why do we study Civic Education?

   • The main aim of civic education is the ability to develop and change young people into effective, responsible, good and informed people (those who knows what happens within and outside the government) who are useful to their country. There are so many reasons why we study civic education. These include: 1.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Civic education promotes social and political awareness in students enabling them contributes positively in the society. Importance Of Civic Education. Civic education is a core compulsory secondary school subject which is designed to perform some functions that are necessary.

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    Jun 18, 2024 · Civic Season is a new nation-wide celebration of upstanders and civic engagement that kicks off with Juneteenth and lasts until the Fourth of July. “July 4th commemorates the moment a new nation was born, based on ideals that each generation since has worked to bring to life: freedom, equality, justice, and opportunity.