Develop Empathy
It can be argued that empathy is an essential trait of good citizens. Leaders need to be evaluated on how well they can understand the will of the people they represent. As a citizen, you would do well to evaluate candidates for American leadership on their ability to empathize with you and your fellow citizens.
- More on how citizen and leader empathy relates to democracy
- How to develop empathy
- Test your empathy ability (and also see quiz below)
DEMOCRACY-CENTRAL plans to provide some more fun empathy tests. STAY TUNED!
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Download the Worksheet (PDF) to track your progress on the site.
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How to Use this Site
This site can empower your citizenship.
- Explore, LEARN AND DISCUSS issues important to citizens.
- Test yourself with QUIZZES that are designed to educate and guide you through the site.
- PRINT OUT the “Tracking Your Progress Sheet”.
- VOLUNTEER to improve and expand this site.
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