it is a democracy and a federation
political decisions better reflect citizens' desires
political leaders better understand with policies citizens support
tax money is distributed to reflect citizens' desires
holding nonviolent marches
legal challenges through the courts
boycotts
they could vote in many states but not all of them
i know who is running for the senate in my state
i try to read a variety of news sources
i read the local newspaper every day to learn about important issues
a citizen voters in a local election
a citizen researches the candidates running for office
a citizen emails for congressional representative about an important issue
people for the ethical treatment of animals
the national association for the advancement of colored people
print posters and campaign materials
they can be part of a community of like- minded citizens
i am concerned that there is too much corruption in government
i don't feel i'm making a difference in the issues i care about
my senator's votes don't reflect my views
engaging in civil disobedience
joining an interest group
Publicly protesting at a political rally - APEX
volunteering for a political campaign
engaging in civil disobedience
A gun rights organization persuades congress to veto gun control legislation.
i know what issues are important to my community
i recognize the media can be a biased source
whether the government changes its policy
Citizens can make their voices heard through their congressional representatives. Apex :)
citizens have more say in political change
citizens make a difference in public policy
voting will help candidates reflect citizens' interests
serving on a jury
serving in the military if drafted
they are organized into three branches and use a system of checks and balances to ensure no branch becomes too powerful
a voter asks a political candidate a question at a campaign event. - the candidate learns what issues are important to local citizens.
It is a way to work for political changes.
By encouraging them to view members of competing parties as enemies