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In U.S. politics, in the context of urban planning, the term civics comprehends the city politics that affect the political decisions of the citizenry of a city. Civic education is the study of the theoretical, political, and practical aspects of citizenship manifest as political rights, civil rights , and legal obligations. [ 2 ]
The Washington Post Editorial Board highlighted the shortcomings of traditional civics education, and the efforts of iCivics. [11] In 2011 the website added seven games and 16 lesson plans, and had over 700,000 unique visitors. [12] By 2013 it was the most widely adopted civics curriculum in America. [8]
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Civics is usually considered a branch of applied ethics. Within any given political tradition or ethical tradition , civics refers to education in the obligations and the rights of the citizens under that tradition.
Types of democracy refers to the various governance structures that embody the principles of democracy ("rule by the people") in some way. Democracy is frequently applied to governments (ranging from local to global), but may also be applied to other constructs like workplaces, families, community associations, and so forth.
Participation à Bhutan Civics, coursebook for class IX-X, CAPSS, Education Division, Thimphu. 2000 "Le Bhoutan: la diversité culturelle d'un petit pays", Partenaire, n°162 Helvetas, Zürich, Novembre 2000, 6-9 (ed. en français) "The Cultural diversity of Bhutan", Partnership : Bhutan, Helvetas, Zürich, n°162 Nov.2000, 1-4 (ed. en anglais)
A free and fair election is defined as an election in which "coercion is comparatively uncommon". This definition was popularized by political scientist Robert Dahl.A free and fair election involves political freedoms and fair processes leading up to the vote, a fair count of eligible voters who cast a ballot, a lack of electoral fraud or voter suppression, and acceptance of election results ...