Concept of Civics, Citizenship, and
Civic Engagement
• Understanding Our Role in Society
• Presented by: [Your Name]
• Institution: [Your School/College Name]
Introduction
• • Civics helps us understand how government
and society work.
• • Citizenship defines our rights and duties as
members of a community.
• • Civic engagement means actively
participating to improve our society.
Concept of Civics
• Definition:
• Civics is the study of the rights and duties of
citizens and how government operates.
• Key Points:
• • Explains structure and functions of
government.
• • Promotes understanding of laws and
constitution.
Importance of Civics
• • Builds awareness of civic rights and
responsibilities.
• • Promotes respect for laws and authority.
• • Develops democratic values and
participation.
• • Encourages peaceful coexistence and social
harmony.
Concept of Citizenship
• Definition:
• Citizenship is the legal status of being a
recognized member of a state or nation.
• Types of Citizenship:
• 1. By Birth – automatic right by being born in a
country.
• 2. By Descent – through parents’ nationality.
• 3. By Naturalization – through legal process
Rights of Citizens
• • Right to life, liberty, and security.
• • Right to education and freedom of
expression.
• • Right to vote and participate in government.
• • Right to equality before law.
Duties and Responsibilities
• • Obey laws and respect authority.
• • Pay taxes honestly.
• • Protect environment and public property.
• • Participate in elections and civic life.
• • Promote unity and tolerance.
Civic Engagement – Definition
• Civic engagement refers to the actions of
citizens working to improve their communities
and influence public decisions.
• Examples:
• • Voting in elections.
• • Volunteering for social causes.
• • Participating in community meetings.
• • Advocating for policy change.
Importance of Civic Engagement
• • Strengthens democracy and accountability.
• • Builds trust between people and
government.
• • Solves local problems through cooperation.
• • Encourages social responsibility and
leadership.
Forms of Civic Engagement
• 1. Political Participation – voting, campaigning,
joining parties.
• 2. Community Service – charity, volunteering.
• 3. Social Activism – protests, petitions.
• 4. Online Engagement – digital advocacy,
awareness campaigns.
Relationship Between Civics,
Citizenship, and Civic Engagement
• • Civics provides knowledge.
• • Citizenship gives legal status and rights.
• • Civic engagement turns knowledge into
action.
• → Together, they build a strong and active
society.
Introduction to Education
• • Education is the process of acquiring
knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes.
• • It plays a vital role in personal and national
development.
• • Education helps individuals think critically
and solve problems.
• • It promotes equality, tolerance, and social
progress.
• • Formal, non-formal, and informal education
are key types of learning.

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  • 1.
    Concept of Civics,Citizenship, and Civic Engagement • Understanding Our Role in Society • Presented by: [Your Name] • Institution: [Your School/College Name]
  • 2.
    Introduction • • Civicshelps us understand how government and society work. • • Citizenship defines our rights and duties as members of a community. • • Civic engagement means actively participating to improve our society.
  • 3.
    Concept of Civics •Definition: • Civics is the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government operates. • Key Points: • • Explains structure and functions of government. • • Promotes understanding of laws and constitution.
  • 4.
    Importance of Civics •• Builds awareness of civic rights and responsibilities. • • Promotes respect for laws and authority. • • Develops democratic values and participation. • • Encourages peaceful coexistence and social harmony.
  • 5.
    Concept of Citizenship •Definition: • Citizenship is the legal status of being a recognized member of a state or nation. • Types of Citizenship: • 1. By Birth – automatic right by being born in a country. • 2. By Descent – through parents’ nationality. • 3. By Naturalization – through legal process
  • 6.
    Rights of Citizens •• Right to life, liberty, and security. • • Right to education and freedom of expression. • • Right to vote and participate in government. • • Right to equality before law.
  • 7.
    Duties and Responsibilities •• Obey laws and respect authority. • • Pay taxes honestly. • • Protect environment and public property. • • Participate in elections and civic life. • • Promote unity and tolerance.
  • 8.
    Civic Engagement –Definition • Civic engagement refers to the actions of citizens working to improve their communities and influence public decisions. • Examples: • • Voting in elections. • • Volunteering for social causes. • • Participating in community meetings. • • Advocating for policy change.
  • 9.
    Importance of CivicEngagement • • Strengthens democracy and accountability. • • Builds trust between people and government. • • Solves local problems through cooperation. • • Encourages social responsibility and leadership.
  • 10.
    Forms of CivicEngagement • 1. Political Participation – voting, campaigning, joining parties. • 2. Community Service – charity, volunteering. • 3. Social Activism – protests, petitions. • 4. Online Engagement – digital advocacy, awareness campaigns.
  • 11.
    Relationship Between Civics, Citizenship,and Civic Engagement • • Civics provides knowledge. • • Citizenship gives legal status and rights. • • Civic engagement turns knowledge into action. • → Together, they build a strong and active society.
  • 12.
    Introduction to Education •• Education is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. • • It plays a vital role in personal and national development. • • Education helps individuals think critically and solve problems. • • It promotes equality, tolerance, and social progress. • • Formal, non-formal, and informal education are key types of learning.