1. PLEASE CHOOSE AN CIVIC ISSUE!
2. A) The civic issue I have chosen for this assignment is:

B) The reason I chose this issue is:

2. The change I would like to see is:

3. Other points of view on this issue and what some people may want to see happen is:

4. Three possible methods that could be used to take action on this issue are:

5. Theone action that I could take that would work best for me at this time is:

6. Thereason why I think this action will create positive change is:

7. Mymain goal in carrying out this action would be:

8. Thelevel of government and therepresentative that I should consult with on this issue are:

9. The government's current position on this issue is:

10. Two stakeholder groups and/or individuals that might support my plan are:

11. If I carried out my action plan, I think possible responses from thecommunity affected and the government might be:

12.Threepossible outcomes as a result of the action I have selected might be:

13. After taking this action, I would know that I had achieved my goals if I saw:

Paragraph 1: Provide background information about the issue by stating why this issue is important and the people and/or groups for whom this issue is important. This is itspolitical significance.

Paragraph 2: Communicate your position on this civic issue and explain how your point of view - your ideas, position, or attitude - has changed towards this issue and the reasons for this change. Support your change of position with specific facts and examples, by providing information you have learned about the issue, your own political identity, or where you fall on the political spectrum. This is yourpolitical perspective.

Paragraph 3: Describe the people, or the positions of people, in the community who might be involved to help bring about change in your chosen issue. Be sure to include all levels of government. Civic Reflection Issue 2 - Confirmed Point of View

Paragraph 4: Provide background on the issue by stating why this issue is important and the people and/or groups for whom this issue is important. This is itspolitical significance.

Paragraph 5: Communicate your position on this civic issue by explaining how your point of view - your ideas, position, or attitude - has stayed the same towards this issue and the reasons why this has happened. Support your continued position with specific facts and examples, by providing information you have learned about the issue, your own political identity or where you fall on the political spectrum. This is yourpolitical perspective.

Paragraph 6: Conclude with a personal statement about the importance of political thinking in your present and future life. In other words, why is it important for every student to take Civics?

Write final reflection that captures: a) how your point of view has changed on VOTING SYSTEMS because your experience in this course, and b) chooseanothertopic (I CHOOSE GUN VIOLENCE) where your investigations throughout the course have confirmed your point of view and itdid not change. This activity will demonstrate your growth as a learner.