Civic Literacy Unit- Assignment #1

In your own words, tell me what civic literacy means to you?

In your opinion, how would you describe a "good citizen"? (Brainstorm a list of 10-15 traits or behaviors that describe a good citizen.)

In your opinion, how important is it to vote in all/most elections? (on a scale of 1-5 with five being most important)

In your opinion, why do young people have the lowest voter turn-out of all age groups?

What might be some negative consequences for young people when they don't participate in the voting process?

In your opinion, what could be done to improve voter turn-out among your voters? (List three ideas)

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