What the Heck is Civics??

What is Civics?

We get this question a lot, so we are going to make it really easy to understand. Civics comes from the Latin civicus, meaning the rights and duties of citizens.

Here is how we think about the term:

Civics is not a bad word.
Civics is how people show up.
Civics is how people shape the future.
Civics matters in every election and every time.

Civics includes voting and staying engaged after the vote.
Civics includes sharing insights and amplifying impact.
Civics includes learning how systems work.

Civics includes following laws.
Civics includes paying taxes.
Civics includes serving when called.
Civics includes sharing responsibility.

Civics empowers others.
Civics helps neighbors.
Civics values volunteering time and donating to causes.
Civics gives back.

Civics asks questions.
Civics explores perspectives.
Civics grows experience.
Civics thinks critically.

Civics spreads information carefully.
Civics checks facts.
Civics stays curious.

Civics respects everyone.
Civics listens well.
Civics disagrees kindly.

This is civics at IGC Institute.