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Content
HSS Framework for Grade 12, Ch. 17, "Principles of American Democracy" pp. 438
1998 History-Social Science Content Standards, grade 12 pp. 54-59
Inquiry
What is a civil society and why do we want to have one?
What are the limits of individual liberty?
What are the dangers of majority rule?
What is the role of religion in a democracy?
How do government actions impact civil society?
What are the limits of individual liberty and the dangers of majority rule?
Learning Activities
Active Voices: Civil Society and the Environment
From Education and the Environment Initiative
Content: Explain how civil society makes it possible for people, individually or in associations with others, to bring their influence to bear on government in ways other than voting and elections (12.3.2).
Supporting Question: How can you impact the government in ways other than voting?
Lessons (view these Slides from a Capacity Builder):
California Farm Workers -- Speaking With a Powerful Voice
Fran and Frank Robinson -- A Pair With a Purpose
Julian Chavez Ravine -- Take Me Out of the Ball Game
People's Park -- A Case of Civil Disobedience
Acting in Civil Society
Citizenship
Create an action plan on an issue from CA Natural Resources or from Education and the Environment Initiative.
Write an op-ed of the Julian Chavez Ravine Dilemma.
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