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Liberalism-A liberal political system is one in which individual rights and freedoms are highly valued and protected.

Constitutionalism-Constitution serves as a higher law that everyone must obey including those serving in government.

Democracy-We are a democracy because we believe in the idea of 'popular sovereignty''.Popular sovereignty means that the ultimate powers of government are held by the people who consent to delegate those powers to a government of their making.

Republic- we are republic because in most cases decisions about government are made by representative serving in governmental institutions

Federalism-we have federal system of government because power and responsibility are divided and shared between a national government.

Questions ( pg . 7 ) -

1 .to what extent,if any, do citizens have a responsibility to take part in the civic life of their community ?

a large responsability

2.to what extent,if any, do citizens have a responsibility to participate in the public policy marking processes at local ,state,and national levels?

some responsibility

3.what can citizens do to monitor the development and implementation of public policy in their community?

By participating in policy making, citizens help ensure that their needs and interests are taken into account in decision-making processes that affect their lives at both the national and local levels.

4.what can citizens do to influence the development and implementation of public policy in their community?

Public participation also enhances citizens’ recognition of their responsibility to take action to improve their lives and the provision of basic social services.

5.how can citizens gain acess to governmental angencies in their comunity ,state, nations?

You can gain access to governmental agencies in your community, state, and nation by viewing public records at the library.

6.In what way can voluntary organization of civil society participate in the formulation?

Politicians listen and react to the wants and demands of the public and voluntary organizations bring these to their attention.

7.what might be some consequences of an individual deciding not to participate in civic life?

Civic duties are acts that citizens engage in to fulfill their implied responsibility to society & public interest. A person who decides not to participate in civic life may not feel like they have a say in the government.

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