Civic Education is learning the self-governing and democracy that citizens are actively participate and involve their governance.Democracy is complete only when realized that every member of the community shares in its governance.
The authorities and political leaders are part of the community therefore; leaders must not participate for the position but the development of the society and its citizens and acceptance of the rights and responsibilities that go with that membership.
Good education is the key to enhance our level of awareness and participation of democracy. The content of what citizens should learn is important to cover and question about the civic life, politics, and government. To have the fundamental knowledge of the political system of the country and how the Constitution of the government is been established.
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