Why is civic responsibility important?

Why is civic responsibility important?What are the barriers to civic engagement?How can citizens overcome these barriers?Has the Internet and social media helped or hindered civic engagement?References:Atlee, T. (2009, May 1). Core Principles for Public Engagement. Retrieved from http://www.thataway.org/files/Expanded_Core_Principles_Public_Engagement.pdfEMAHS. (n.d.). Evergreen Mountain Area Historical Society. Retrieved from https://jchscolorado.org/Principles of community engagement. (1997). Washington, DC.