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4 TYPES OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

A person or a collective action designed to address a public concern or other need.

1s t Amendment Freedom of Speech Freedom of Press Freedom of Religion Freedom to Assemble Freedom to Protest

For the purposes of civic engagement, the first amendment forbids Congress from passing laws that deprive people of the right to political expression, or the right to communicate with or about government. These rights extend to citizens and non-citizens alike.

WHAT IS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT?

Skeptics feel distant from the issues of this countryThey don’t like the Govt. They like to moan and complain about it, but usually

do not take action. often feel there is no point to politics and/or elections

SKEPTICS

want to know everything they can about politics and the issues

tend to be heavy consumers of news and information of all kinds

gather a lot of knowledge but may not always take action

EXPLORERS

spend a lot of time taking action and getting involved in politics and issues they care about

tend to believe they can make a difference and make things happen

tend to be very persuasive and like making their voices heard

like interacting with others to get them involved

ACTIVISTS

DR. KING

– tend to get their news and current events from other people (family, friends, Facebook, etc.)

do not really keep up with politics do not usually get directly involved themselves

SPECTATORS