What is active citizenship? How are people still participating in politics and dialect?

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What is active citizenship?

Active citizenship has two purposes which are to balance the extension of individual rights which was being undertaken. Secondly its was seen as a vital way of preserving and extending a 'community spirit' which it was felt, had been threatened by excessive levels of individualism and the suit of self-interest. Active citizenship is seen to be involved in such activities such as:

* Being aware of the current political system, thus being educated about political issues and being able to vote in elections.

* Being actively involved in promoting a topic which they are passionate and actively interested in it. These may be at local or national level involving membership and the amalgamation of groups.
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* Being able to take part or organise community action, such as working for a charity or organising schemes to raise money, as well as volunteering or simply donating money. Another example is being able to look after your neighbourhood by joining the neighbourhood watch programme, and being actively involved in your own child's schooling.

* Being able to join a political party, meaning having the right to choose to vote for any political party of your choice.

Why have there been low levels of participation in recent years?

There have been low levels of ...

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