Participatory Citizenship and Policy · Civic Engagement

Local Government and Community Action

Understanding how city and county governments impact daily life and how to influence them.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the most effective way for a citizen to change a local law?
  2. 2What rights are in tension when a city decides how to use its land?
  3. 3What would a just local budget look like?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.3.9-12C3: D4.7.9-12
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Participatory Citizenship and Policy
Period: Civic Engagement

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