Civics

2018 Nissan Sentra Vs Toyota Corolla When it comes to selecting a top-quality compact sedan, a car buyer has quite a lot to consider. Luxury, performance, cargo volume, and overall cost are all factors to consider while looking at which vehicle will best meet one's needs. Both the Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla offer quite a package that appeals to buyers on many levels. However, there are a few areas in which the 2018 Nissan Sentra outshines the competition offered by the Toyota Corolla. In…

working to save seventeen hundred dollars my mom and I drove to the Honda dealer to go get the car of my dreams. There it was, either it seemed like they knew I was coming, or everywhere I looked the car was there. A black on black coupe EX Honda Civic, power locks, power windows, sunroof, alloy wheels, and the best part was that it was a stick shift. Sitting inside the car for the very first time was a feeling that I will never forget. I know that most cars come standard with those features,…

that I wish to pursue. I think to myself “How will continuing my education prepare me to discharge my civic duty to my community and my country?” I have experienced myself going through different stages in my life. Once I head off to college, many new opportunities will open up to me. With those opportunities, comes great responsibilities that I have to take into my own hands. Doing some of the civic duties like paying taxes, signing up for the selective services, and having…

Shoppers looking for a small, but roomy utility vehicle would do well to consider the 2012 Nissan Rogue. This model offers a comfortable ride and supplies the tech features most customers want. The 2012 Rogue is a compact crossover SUV that seats five. It comes in two trims: S or SV. The Nissan Rogue has standard front-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive and is powered by a four-cylinder engine paired with an automatic transmission. Changes for 2012 include a Special Edition package for…

When thinking of luxury sports cars that deliver plenty of power, Bentley and Mercedes- Benz may come to mind. However, the 2017 Cadillac CTS-V is one of the top contenders for best overall sports car. The CTS-V was introduced in 2009 and since then it has grown to be the fastest and most powerful production car in the 112-year history of General Motors' luxury division. Cadillac was founded in 1902 and has always strived to be one of the most luxurious car makes that can also compete with…

This philosophical analysis will define the themes of civic loyalty and “virtu” in the qualities of a good citizen and good leader in the political systems of Socrates and Machiavelli. For Socrates, the notion of civic loyalty (to the gods, military, and laws of the state) is defined in the qualities of a good citizen and leader to serve the greater good of the state. In a similar manner, Machiavelli presents the ideology of “virtu” as a guide to create a good citizen, and more importantly, a…

With the rising popularity of social networking websites such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, an increasing number of people are using these sites as tools for promoting civic engagement and collective action (Gil de Zúñiga, Jung, & Valenzuela, 2012). Recently, scholars have debated whether these are effective in facilitating civic engagement (e.g. Loader, Vromen, & Xenos, 2014), or if they merely encourage widespread slacktivism – a willingness to perform a relatively costless, token display…

engage in civic interest as well as finding the benefits obtained from it and their impact on future civic interest. I had three central research questions to my project. Firstly, what motivates young people to be civically engaged? Secondly, what are the benefits gained from civic engagement? Well, they were both more confident of their skills, may they be writing or communicating better, and they became more objective. Finally, can prior civic engagement impact their future interest in civic…

1- Can any nation-state be considered a ‘civic’ nation? It is critical to commence with a definition of the concept at the heart of the discussion as a way of setting the stage for the present discourse. The concept of civic nationhood is applied in reference to the identity in politics formed from common citizenship that thrives in a liberal state (Smith, 2013). The concept of a civic nation, therefore, goes beyond subjective variables, such as culture, language, customs or traditions of the…

Prompt: Why is community service such an important part of an effective civic culture? Elizabeth Andrews once said, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart” (cite). The interests, passions, and determination lying within one’s soul motivates others to make worthy decisions that promote a civic culture. Since the existence of mankind, dedicated individuals have been selflessly serving others to “pay it forward” to their communities. People volunteer for a variety…