VA
Virginia Department of Education
State & Local Civic Education Module

Civics Education
Civic Participation and Engagement in Virginia Evaluation



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Section IV. Civic Participation

Which of the following would NOT be considered an institutional block to civic engagement and political participation?

 

In the late 18th century, who stressed the importance of an educated citizenry to monitor the frailties of political leaders and protect the foundations of democratic life?

 

In 1920, the League of Women Voters proclaimed that raising the standard of American citizenship should be their first duty. To accomplish this goal the group resolved

 

What is generally seen as the most common responsibility of a politically engaged citizen?

 

Which of the following do politicians and community leaders most easily ignore?