Be an Active Citizen

In a democracy, people vote to choose leaders. They do this by voting in elections. If people want the government to change, they can vote to make it happen. Find out more in Why Does Democracy Matter?, a title in the Be an Active Citizen series.

A community is a place where people live, work, and play. People in a community depend on each other. Everyone works together. Find out more in Be an Active Citizen in Your Community, a title in the Be an Active Citizen series.

Being a citizen means being part of a community. Citizens make their communities special by making a difference. They do this by helping each other. Find out more in I Can Make a Difference, a title in the Be an Active Citizen series.

Rules are part of our everyday lives. Some rules keep us safe. Others help us get along and solve problems. Find out more in Why Do We Need Rules and Laws?, a title in the Be an Active Citizen series.

Active citizens play an important role in their community. If they spot a problem, they try to fix it. Find out more in What Is Citizenship?, a title in the Be an Active Citizen series.