Why is civics important

Civics is important because it helps citizens understand how they can influence the government.

In simple terms, Civics can be defined as the rights and duties a citizen has in the United States. It is very important that US citizens know the rights and obligations so they can actively participate in actions that affect their community and support the country when needed.

Among the rights of US citizens, we find the right of freedom of expression, the right to vote in elections, to worship the religion you prefer, right to elect for office, and the right to a fair and prompt trial by jury.

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