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Utter, Glenn H. – Teaching Political Science, 1988
Discusses the grounds for political obligation, adapting John Searle's argument about 'promising' to the case of voting. Presents a method for citizenship education which specifies a path to political obligation based upon participation. Concludes that participation, specifically voting, leads to political obligation. (GEA)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civics
McFarlane, David E. – 1985
The purpose of this booklet is to inform young people of their rights when they become 18 and to help them recognize and avoid possible legal problems. Although written specifically for young people in Wisconsin, the booklet can be used by youths in any part of the United States. A summary of legal principles in effect at the time of publication…
Descriptors: Children, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Rights, Community Resources
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. Social Studies Curriculum Study Committee. – 1973
The booklet contains political education materials drawn from Wisconsin state and Federal government legislation, newspaper articles, and publications from political interest groups and educational organizations. The main purpose of the document is to help educators design and implement political science and citizenship education programs in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Civics, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills
