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(4.18) Citizenship. The student understands the importance of voluntary individual participation in the democratic process.
The student is expected to:Related Handbook of Texas Online articles:
A: explain how individuals can participate voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels;
B: explain the role of the individual in state and local elections;
C: identify the importance of historical figures such as Sam Houston, Barbara Jordan, and Lorenzo de Zavala who modeled active participation in the democratic process; and
D: explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders in state and local governments.

Created by Marsha Crow, Great Oaks Elementary School, Round Rock ISD, July 2001

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