What Is a Democracy?

Mission Brief #42

🎯 Your mission

Connect the dots between past and present.

⚡ The twist

There's always more than one side to the story.

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Good digital citizenship means treating people with respect online, protecting personal information, and thinking critically before sharing content. The same rules of kindness apply on the internet.

Key facts

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1The Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892.
2Jury duty is a civic responsibility.
3Citizens can vote at age 18.

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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At what age can U.S. citizens vote?

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What is community service?

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