Westmoreland County Community College Library: Civic Engagement: Home

While efforts have been made to feature neutral sources and content, please keep in mind that some resources may exhibit bias. It is recommended that multiple, authoritative sources be considered when doing research and forming opinions about political issues.

Reimagining Political Leadership: The Outlook of Young Americans (SUMMARY)
The Sine Institute’s innovative “Reimagining Political Leadership: The Outlook of Young Americans” poll reveals new insight into the attributes that young Americans ages 18-34 look for in their political leaders, as well as other topics related to voting and other forms of civic engagement.
Full Results of the Report

Background Sources: Political Science

Use OneSearch to find more books - and articles in journals, too!

Your Elected Officials

USAGOV
Get the names and contact information for the people who represent you on the federal, state, and local levels.
5 Calls
Provides research and scripts about pressing issues and finds your local representatives so your calls have the most impact.

U.S. Citizenship

Quick Guide to Becoming a U.S. Citizen
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
What is citizenship?
Video from Khan Academy

Democracy's Library

Democracy's Library
Brings together more than 700 collections from over 50 government organizations, archived by the Internet Archive since 2006.

Recommendations

Have ideas or suggestions? We encourage recommendations for additional resources not currently listed in this guide. Members of the college community are encouraged to email suggestions to library@westmoreland.edu

Videos: Civics Made Easy
Hosted by Ben Sheehan, this series breaks down the complexities of American government and civic participation, empowering viewers with essential knowledge to actively participate in their democracy. Each episode transforms complicated topics into clear and relatable lessons, making civics accessible and engaging for all.

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