Americans’ participation in civic life is essential to sustaining our democratic form of government. Without it, a government of the people, by the people, and for the people will not last. Of increasing concern to many is the declining levels of civic engagement across the country, a trend that started several decades ago. Today, we see evidence of this in the limited civic knowledge of the American public, 1 in 4 of whom, according to a 2016 survey led by Annenberg Public Policy Center, are unable to name the three branches of government. It is not only knowledge about how the government works that is lacking—but confidence in our leadership is also extremely low. According to the Pew Research Center, which tracks public trust in government, as of March 2019, only an unnerving 17 percent trust the government in Washington to do the right thing. We also see this lack of engagement in civic behaviors, with Americans’ reduced participation in community organizations and lackluster participation in elections, especially among young voters.

Story By Rebecca Winthrop, https://twitter.com/RebeccaWinthrop

Co-director - Center for Universal Education

Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

A 15-minute mini Boss Up webinar, Friday, September 17th, 7:30 -7:45 PM, that will serve as a warm-up for "Boss Up", The Virtual Event, Saturday, September 25th, from 11 AM till 1:30 PM. Learn how democracy works and helps citizens to manage our elected hires and build strong communities with resources and equitable opportunities. You will receive contact information for all of your representatives so that you can reach out and voice your concerns with them directly. Volunteers will get their assignments and more information, Look forward to seeing you there. Join Zoom Meeting

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If every citizen invested 90 minutes a month into your community, city, state, and or government, America would function as a democracy, and work its best with only one mission to serve,

WE THE PEOPLE.

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