Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What happens when young people step up to shape their communities, states, and nation? In this video, discover the vital role civic engagement plays in a self-governing society—and how individuals of all ages can make a difference, even before they’re eligible to vote.
Explore how participating in local boards, volunteering, communicating with representatives, and practicing civic virtues like responsibility and justice strengthen our constitutional republic. From town halls to national campaigns, your actions help uphold the promise of “We the People.”
This video ties into Unit 6 of the Bill of Rights Institute's Government and Politics: Civics for the American Experiment curriculum. Learn how civic participation is more than a right—it’s a duty that empowers Americans to solve problems, hold leaders accountable, and shape the future of our democracy.
To explore the full curriculum, visit: billofrightsinstitute.org/curricula/government-and-politics
00:00 – 00:15 Introduction
00:16 – 00:29 The Role of Young People in Civic Life
00:30 – 01:13 Getting Involved Locally
01:14 – 01:39 Making a Difference at the State Level
01:40 – 02:01 Participating in National Government
02:02 – 02:11 Civic Virtues and Self-Government
02:12 – 02:27 Why Participation Is Crucial
02:28 – 02:56 The Power of “We the People”
02:57 - 03:13 Outro
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: @billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: @brinstitute
Instagram: @brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
What happens when young people step up to shape their communities, states, and nation? In this video, discover the vital role civic engagement plays in a self-governing society—and how individuals of all ages can make a difference, even before they’re eligible to vote.
Explore how participating in local boards, volunteering, communicating with representatives, and practicing civic virtues like responsibility and justice strengthen our constitutional republic. From town halls to national campaigns, your actions help uphold the promise of “We the People.”
This video ties into Unit 6 of the Bill of Rights Institute's Government and Politics: Civics for the American Experiment curriculum. Learn how civic participation is more than a right—it’s a duty that empowers Americans to solve problems, hold leaders accountable, and shape the future of our democracy.
To explore the full curriculum, visit: billofrightsinstitute.org/curricula/government-and-politics
00:00 – 00:15 Introduction
00:16 – 00:29 The Role of Young People in Civic Life
00:30 – 01:13 Getting Involved Locally
01:14 – 01:39 Making a Difference at the State Level
01:40 – 02:01 Participating in National Government
02:02 – 02:11 Civic Virtues and Self-Government
02:12 – 02:27 Why Participation Is Crucial
02:28 – 02:56 The Power of “We the People”
02:57 - 03:13 Outro
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About the Bill of Rights Institute:
Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide.
Official Site: billofrightsinstitute.org
Facebook: @billofrightsinstitute
Twitter: @brinstitute
Instagram: @brinstitute
BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/new...
