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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
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
