Participation in the political and civic life of a community to promote the common good is known as which concept?

• A. Public problems
• B. Engaged citizen
• C. Active citizenship
• D. Civic knowledge component

Answer: (C)

Active citizenship means taking part in political and civic life to improve society for everyone. It’s about more than just knowing how government works; it involves real actions that support the common good—voting, volunteering, joining community groups, speaking with representatives, attending meetings, and working on public projects. This ongoing participation helps address public problems and strengthens democracy by ensuring people’s voices influence decisions. While an engaged citizen describes a person who participates, the concept asked for is the practice of participating to promote the common good.