Students Importance of Becoming Involved

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TAKING ACTION

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QUOTES ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

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Read quotes about civic engagement and reflect on how they relate to you.

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LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT

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Introduction

Watch the short video above, which features commentary from U.S. political leaders on the importance of civic engagement to U.S. society, various ways to become involved, and why Americans—especially young Americans—should care. Speakers include former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former U.S. President George W. Bush, and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Transportation Norman Y. Mineta.