Lesson 34: What Is the Importance of Civic Engagement to American Constitutional Democracy?

Lesson Objectives

When you have finished this lesson, you should  be able to

• explain why Americans need to be engaged in civic affairs,
• identify opportunities for civic engagement through voluntary associations and nongovernmental organizations and participation in local, state, and national politics, and
• evaluate, take, and defend positions on challenges associated with voting and other forms of participation in civic life in the United States.