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being connected with the country you live in. Use your voice to decide what you want as it holds more importance than you think.
This is a significant civics concept because lots of citizens in America do not take the time to educate themselves about politics and the nation in general. Being educated on these topics is very important in ensuring that all citizens have a say in the country they live in. Voting is a civic duty and people must take advantage of this in order for their voice to be heard.

Assignment 5.3: Get out and Vote!

I chose this assignment because as I was doing research, I saw just how uninvolved people in my state are when it comes to political issues and that should change very soon because exercising your right to vote is such an important civic duty. Everyone must understand that they have a right to decide their future.

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equality and ensuring that the rights of citizens are always protected by the law. It is ensuring that America holds true to its nickname "the land of the free".
This is an important civics concept because as a free country, I believe that people should be free regardless of what they do as long as it is not against the law and does not harm people/things/places. If two girls would like to get married, that should not be a topic of opposition.  If a man is muslim, he should not be stopped or reported by people on the street because he looks like a "threat". Same sex marriage and freedom of religion are all legal and protected by the law.

Assignment 3.6: Principles in action

I chose this assignment because abortion is a right protected by the government. Abortion is legal and has been decided by the landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court. However, many politicians and people see this as a huge problem; they see it as taboo and "murder". No one ever takes into consideration the health of the mother, they are always so worried about the child to be. A female should be able to make her own decisions regarding her body. And thats really what this concept I described shows; if its protected by the law, there should be no problem.

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knowing that no one is above the law, and that America is not a country led by one, it is led by all. Citizens do not work for a leader, a leader is simply there to ensure that our society is running smoothly.
This is an important civics concept because this country is a place for much opportunity and freedom to partake in anything you desire to do. It is not a country of dictatorship and absolute rule.

Assignment 5.12: Yertle the Turtle and civics

I chose this assignment because the story described everything America is not. Citizens do not work for the president. The president does not order people to do the dirty work for them. The president works to make the country a better place, not something unbearable, like what King Yertle did with the pond.

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Civics is about the citizens and their best interest. It is knowing boundaries, and not overstepping another persons rights. Civics is about educating yourself and using your opinions to make a difference and be heard. Civics is accepting everyones differences and personal decisions because in the end we are all equal, no matter what. Civics starts with the will to abide to the set laws given and performing civic duties. And in turn, we are awarded freedom.

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Web 2.0 tools have taught me that there are other ways to present information in fun, creative, ways as opposed to the traditional slideshow presentation. I will definitely try to use them for projects when class starts up again.