This document summarizes Facebook's research on civic engagement and political efficacy. It discusses the multi-disciplinary research team, the importance of civic engagement to Facebook's mission, and how the team conducts qualitative interviews, surveys, and analyzes interaction data to understand civic behaviors and gaps. The research is used to imagine new product ideas like helping people connect with local representatives. The process involves understanding needs, observing the current state, instrumenting the platform to measure priorities, imagining solutions, building products, and iterating based on results. While the impact on political efficacy is unclear, the research aims to engage users and ensure responsibility as the company explores this important area.