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political literacy and education  

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  • Wikipedia usually indicates the most widespread and popular understanding of a controversial concept. It defines political literacy as “a set of abilities necessary for citizens to participate in a society's government.” Yet in everyday reality, participation in government is confined to a tiny minority in Western democracies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Political Literacy and Education]

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