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Lesson 7

 

Getting Along: Citizen Interaction In Democracy

As you learned in the previous lesson, there are numerous ways citizens can participate in and influence the American political process. In fact, if citizens do not pay attention and participate, the system does not work nearly as well as it could or should. When citizens do participate, though, there are also frequent opportunities to interact with others who are also seeking to understand and influence the process. When these interactions occur, differences of opinion are frequently exposed and conflict can occur. Participating in politics is important, but an gaining understanding of what it means to engage others in the process with respect and civility is just as important. In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of cooperation and compromise and how healthy dialogue and participation contribute to a vibrant participatory republic.

  1. Evaluate the need for civic dialogue in maintaining a democratic society, for example, public meetings, mass meetings.
  2. Participate in activities that promote the public good, for example, the voting process, jury duty, community service.
  3. Analyze and evaluate conditions, actions, and motivations that contribute to conflict and cooperation.
  4. Develop an understanding of the role of civility in dealing with individual and group differences.

For more information, look up the following Web site(s):

  • The Federalist Paper #10
  • "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Amendment #24
  • Civility.net

 

     

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