Peter Levine : « Levine : The law values an understanding of constitutional principles , but it adds community service as an element of citizenship , and it encourages better teaching approaches than using flashcards to study for a short test . Committing to community is more important than knowing facts about civics . New proposal for citizenship will award those who perform community service , he says . Levine : Becoming a citizen should be tailored to different circumstances of applicant .
Peter Levine : « Levine : Committing to community is more important than knowing facts about civics . New proposal for citizenship will award those who perform community service , he says . Levine : Becoming a citizen should be tailored to different circumstances of applicant .