Civic Education

Civic Education in Voting Law

Definition of Civic Education in the context of the United States election law: Didactic programme that takes into account the relationship between citizen participation and democracy, in particular the role and responsibility of the individual, government, political organisations, interest groups and the media. The objective is both to inform citizens of their rights and encourage them to take part in public life. Civic education is ongoing and is not specifically linked to the electoral calendar. It can nevertheless include voter information and education.

Civic Education in Voting Law

Definition of Civic Education in the context of the United States election law: Didactic programme that takes into account the relationship between citizen participation and democracy, in particular the role and responsibility of the individual, government, political organisations, interest groups and the media. The objective is both to inform citizens of their rights and encourage them to take part in public life. Civic education is ongoing and is not specifically linked to the electoral calendar. It can nevertheless include voter information and education.

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Legal English Vocabulary: Civic Education in Spanish

Online translation of the English legal term civic education into Spanish: educación cívica (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online.

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• Legal Education
• Education
• Education Law
• Higher Education
• Vocational Training
• Training