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AP Comparative Government
Unit 3 – Political Culture & Participation
Topic 3.9
What is civil society?
Civil society refers to the political patterns and behaviors exhibited by citizens in a country.
Civil society comprises voluntary associations separate from the state that enable citizens to interact with the government.
Civil society is a term used to describe the perceived lack of governmental authority and legitimacy.
Civil society represents the internal divisions typically based on ethnicity, religion, geography, and/or class.
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