Civic leadership is simply the means to addressing the many opportunities and challenges our state and communities have. It is a precious resource to be cultivated and nurtured. Arizonans can point to civic leadership exemplars in every era, especially at the state level. By engaging in civic responsibility, citizens ensure and uphold certain democratic values written in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. ... Schools teach civic responsibility to students with the goal to produce responsible citizens and active participants in community and government.