civics
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In the field of political science, civics is the study of the civil and political rights and obligations of citizens in a society. The term civics derives from the Latin word , meaning "relating to a citizen". In U.S. politics, in the context of urban planning, the term civics comprehends the city politics that affect the political decisions of the citizenry of a city.
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- Instance of
- school subject
- Subclass of
- social science
- Has part
- citizenship education
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Encyclopedic overview
18 sectionsContents
- Philosophical views
- Ancient Sparta
- Archidamus
- Simonides
- Lycurgus
- Ancient Athens
- Pericles
- Crito
- Aeschyslus
- Adrastus
- Ancient Rome
- Aurelius
- Early Modern England
- Hobbes
- Bacon
- Additional thoughts on civic education
- See also
- References
In the field of political science, civics is the study of the civil and political rights and obligations of citizens in a society. The term civics derives from the Latin word , meaning "relating to a citizen". In U.S. politics, in the context of urban planning, the term civics comprehends the city politics that affect the political decisions of the citizenry of a city.
Civic education is the study of the theoretical, political, and practical aspects of citizenship manifest as political rights, civil rights, and legal obligations. Civic education includes the study of civil law, the civil codes, and government with special attention to the political role of the citizens in the operation and oversight of government.
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