paying taxes
voting
going to council meetings
One way that a citizen can participate in a democracy is by voting for politicians.
Voting in elections and participating in the operation of the government.
Indirectly citizens participate in government by elections and by lobbying their representatives (congressmen in the USA). Not every country has democratic government that permits such participation. which is also kown as a direct democracy.
Petitioning parliament or their local member, voting at elections, serving on a jury, filling out the census are all, but not the only, ways that citizens participate in government
Voting, Attending Legislative Sessions, and Protesting
Go to school/college. (:
they give money to a campaign
You tell me.
Yes you should. It is one of the best ways to learn about government and meet people you will be friends with all of your life.
Not only did they vote, but they organized conventions to demand equal rights and protection under the law.
Not only did they vote, but they organized conventions to demand equal rights and protection under the law.
Legitimacy is a term used by governments to recognize another regime. A government can obtain legitimacy in several ways. For example, allowing people to participate in government having representatives shows signs of legitimacy. Also, having a codified law that is referred to shows signs of a "higher law" which is another way to obtain legitimacy.