Civics Matter | 101 Workbook
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Have you ever wondered, what is government, what defines a government, and what is the function of a government? These are significant questions because the government plays a massive role in our daily lives. Whether we like it or not, the government is highly influential and determines almost everything in society. In the simplest terms, “a government is an entity, typically a group of people responsible for providing leadership, rulership, or administration over a given territory.” But of course, this definition tells us nothing about what a government actually does or how it actually functions.
The Civics 101 Workbook delivers a fundamental understanding of the history and framework of the United States government on both the national and local level. The workbook will provide insight on how politics govern and shape our lifestyles and communities.
We will learn the role and responsibility of being active citizens who bring individual and collective power, to the electoral process through community engagement, accountability, and the power of the vote. The United States expects its citizens to engage and participate in the electoral process. In order to exercise democratic rights properly, people should be educated, informed and as knowledgeable as possible.
The better educated and informed about how government operates, the better decisions people will make about how government should work. After all, true democracy is a government OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE.
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When most people think of civics, they immediately think of politics. However, civics is much more than politics, it involves the interaction and engagement of neighborhoods, communities, boroughs, cities, etc. most importantly it involves you.
At its very root, civics is about people and their contribution to society.
Understanding and engaging in civics empowers change. In this workbook we will not only learn about the foundation of the US government, political parties, how bills are passed, and laws are made; we will also learn how to interface with elected officials, and community representatives, communicate perspectives, and arguments, and plan strategically for civic change. Our goal is to develop a pipeline of engaged, change agents. We want you to understand the significance of your voice and how it shapes public policy and lends itself to resolving critical issues. Your voice can take several forms, ranging from personal testimony, peaceful protesting, community activism, volunteering, jury duty, and most importantly voting.
Knowledge is Power!
Civic education is essential because it is the passport to the future. The future belongs to those who prepare and educate themselves today.
1 Vote Counts Civics 101 workbook will empower and prepare you to maximize your voice, and personal power to cultivate positive change in your neighborhood, community, city, state and beyond. Start your journey towards becoming an Educated, Empowered, Engaged, Citizen Today!
About the Author
Michelle Mardenborough is committed to protecting diversity and democracy through the vote. My Desire is to Engage, Prepare and Empower the next generation to be knowledgeable, authentic, issue driven leaders who will be positive voices of change in the communities they represent. Michelle is certified in lean six sigma. Her areas of expertise include lean management, service excellence, personal branding, succession planning, and executive coaching. Michelle holds a master’s degree in Practical Theology from Oral Roberts University. She is the founder of Infinite Possibilities Inc, A nonprofit organization that empowers women to recognize their potential, purpose and destiny through the Word of God and the power of their faith. Michelle is also the founder and Executive Director of 1Vote Counts, a nonpartisan 501c3 civic engagement organization that protects diversity and democracy. Michelle is a “Call to Action Motivational Speaker, she hosts women’s retreats, conferences and symposiums; she is the author of Empowered to Lead Determined to Succeed, a workbook on goal setting and achieving your dreams and Motivating Moments a 21-day transformation journal and devotional workbook.