The 7-Minute Citizen: Your Power, Your Rights, and Your Democracy

As a citizen in a liberal democracy-a nation in which people have the right to free and fair elections, equal treatment under the law, and protected liberties-you possess tremendous political power. But this isn't something you can take for granted. If people stop believing in the principles of liberal democracy, the power it grants can be lost.

The 7-Minute Citizen is a playbook for protecting these principles. You will be introduced to tools that help you think critically, develop resiliency, and build relationships. You will learn how to use your power to improve your life and the lives of others.

Thought-provoking and informative, The 7-Minute Citizen will inspire you to be the best version of yourself . . . the version that can change the world.

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The 7-Minute Citizen: Your Power, Your Rights, and Your Democracy

As a citizen in a liberal democracy-a nation in which people have the right to free and fair elections, equal treatment under the law, and protected liberties-you possess tremendous political power. But this isn't something you can take for granted. If people stop believing in the principles of liberal democracy, the power it grants can be lost.

The 7-Minute Citizen is a playbook for protecting these principles. You will be introduced to tools that help you think critically, develop resiliency, and build relationships. You will learn how to use your power to improve your life and the lives of others.

Thought-provoking and informative, The 7-Minute Citizen will inspire you to be the best version of yourself . . . the version that can change the world.

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The 7-Minute Citizen: Your Power, Your Rights, and Your Democracy

The 7-Minute Citizen: Your Power, Your Rights, and Your Democracy

by Wes Chaput
The 7-Minute Citizen: Your Power, Your Rights, and Your Democracy

The 7-Minute Citizen: Your Power, Your Rights, and Your Democracy

by Wes Chaput

Overview

As a citizen in a liberal democracy-a nation in which people have the right to free and fair elections, equal treatment under the law, and protected liberties-you possess tremendous political power. But this isn't something you can take for granted. If people stop believing in the principles of liberal democracy, the power it grants can be lost.

The 7-Minute Citizen is a playbook for protecting these principles. You will be introduced to tools that help you think critically, develop resiliency, and build relationships. You will learn how to use your power to improve your life and the lives of others.

Thought-provoking and informative, The 7-Minute Citizen will inspire you to be the best version of yourself . . . the version that can change the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798887472799
Publisher: Wheatmark
Publication date: 07/18/2025
Pages: 98
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Wes Chaput is a faculty member at Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife and two children. He holds an MA in International Relations from Harvard University Extension School and a BA in History from Bates College. A passionate advocate for liberal democracy, he firmly believes that people can-and should-govern themselves. Through his teaching and writing, he aims to inspire and empower young people to recognize their potential and use it to build a better world.
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