Chapter 3: Civic Education and Democratic Values

Six Dimensions	Skills and Dispositions
Deliberation: Discussion and Decision Making	Listen as well as talk. Encourage others to participate. Criticize ideas but not people. Support opinions with reason. Weigh alternatives.
Voting and Elections	Understand voting is a civic duty. The struggle women have had in the fight to vote. The importance of voting and its effect on society The definitions and terminology The background work behind an election
Community Service and Action	The importance of involvement in the community New insights Civic mindedness The idea of being a good citizen Ways in which to give back to the community
Citizenship Knowledge	Democratic government Common good Actions and influence on public policy Rights and responsibilities of citizens
Democratic Values	Individual rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Public or common good Justice Equality of opportunity Diversity Responsibility
Democratic Dispositions and Virtues	Habits that summarize behavior and beliefs Individual Responsibility Civility Courage Lawful Respectful Critical Thinker Patriotic