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Lynn University•Boca Raton,Florida•US
Lynn University, a private, coeducational institution located in Boca Raton, Florida will be hosting the final Presidential debate on October 22, 2012. This high profile event provides the perfect context for broadening and deepening an extremely important conversation about citizenship and democracy. Lynn University will work with local districts, and schools around the US and internationally to issue a challenge, offer a learning experience, and develop resources to identify solutions to increase the involvement of all citizens in democracy.
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Lynn University, located in Boca Raton, Florida hosted the final Presidential debate on October 22, 2012. Elections provide the perfect context for broadening and deepening an extremely important conversation about citizenship and democracy. LU is working with districts, and schools to meet the challenge of increasing the involvement of all citizens in democracy.
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How do we foster participation by all citizens in democracy?
What are the responsibilities of a citizen?
What are the key elements of a democracy?
What does it mean to be involved in democracy?
Research the various definitions of citizenship throughout history.
Develop a matrix of citizenship responsibilities.
Interview local and state officials on their definitions of democracy.
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