Citizens are obliged to be informed, yet many are woefully uninformed. Citizens who are unwilling or unable to give themselves civic knowledge diminish the nation's ability to self-govern. A number of citizens, particularly the older generation, rely on social media for news for convenience.
Citizens are obliged to be informed, yet many are woefully uninformed. Citizens who are unwilling or unable to give themselves civic knowledge diminish the nation's ability to self-govern. A number of citizens, particularly the older generation, rely on social media for news for convenience.
There is hardly any information that can fuel their civic knowledge as there are many posts that aren't related or informative. Data from the Pew Research Centre claims that about two-thirds of Twitter and Facebook users state that they get news from those social media platforms, though most relate more about sports and entertainment.
There is hardly any information that can fuel their civic knowledge as there are many posts that aren't related or informative. Data from the Pew Research Centre claims that about two-thirds of Twitter and Facebook users state that they get news from those social media platforms, though most relate more about sports and entertainment.
Due to constant Distractions from actual informative news, the nation suffers from political confusion and ugly protests and sorely needs a renewed commitment to civic knowledge. (Jeffrey McCall, 2016). Voting is not just about choosing a leader; it’s about shaping the future of our society. It’s about deciding on the policies that will govern us, the values we will uphold, and the direction we want our nation to take.
Due to constant Distractions from actual informative news, the nation suffers from political confusion and ugly protests and sorely needs a renewed commitment to civic knowledge. (Jeffrey McCall, 2016). Voting is not just about choosing a leader; it’s about shaping the future of our society. It’s about deciding on the policies that will govern us, the values we will uphold, and the direction we want our nation to take.
It’s about making our voices heard and ensuring that our leaders are accountable to us. It’s a call to action, urging citizens to exercise their right to vote, but not blindly or without thought. It’s a plea for voters to make informed decisions and scrutinize the candidates, their policies, and their track records before casting their votes. (Jeff R, 2024).
It’s about making our voices heard and ensuring that our leaders are accountable to us. It’s a call to action, urging citizens to exercise their right to vote, but not blindly or without thought. It’s a plea for voters to make informed decisions and scrutinize the candidates, their policies, and their track records before casting their votes. (Jeff R, 2024).
