As a public good, human capital accumulation reduces criminality, medical care costs, and dependence on public assistance, while producing favorable citizenship qualities such as volunteering, community involvement, charitable donations, and likelihood to vote and perform public service.

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The law values an understanding of constitutional principles, but it adds community service as an element of citizenship, and it encourages better teaching approaches than using flashcards to study for a short test.

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The purpose of this experiment in global citizenship is to try to involve the public to share experiences in community service, gather ideas and techniques, and have an open discussion on how to handle some of the toughest challenges that volunteer and service organizations face.

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By taking part in the challenge, students learn about citizenship and politics, improve their speaking and listening skills, and have the opportunity to engage with members of their community.

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