Identify a problem (Problem Selection assignment worth 25 pts. early in term)Active citizenship is the philosophy that citizens should work towards the improvement of their community through connection, public service, volunteer work and other such efforts to improve life for the citizenry.

Stricter gun laws

Citizenship standing, under social contract theory, conveys with it both rights and responsibilities.

Active citizenship is the philosophy that citizens should work towards the improvement of their community through connection, public service, volunteer work and other such efforts to improve life for the citizenry.

In this vein, students are required to “look out their window” and

Identify a problem (Problem Selection assignment worth 25 pts. early in term)
Gather information (including sources/cites/documentation)
Examine solutions
Develop a potential action plan
Attempt to fix the problem / why it will be difficult to fix
Explain governments’ involvement or lack of involvement