How can we participate in a democratic government?
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By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens' interests. There are two special rights only for U.S. citizens: voting in federal elections and running for federal office.
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Participation may take many forms including:
reading about issues and leaders
writing about issues and leaders
debating issues
working in the community in support of a particular cause or in protest against government action
forming or joining political parties or other community or grass-roots organisations
attending political or community meetings
becoming a leader of a political parry, a labour organisation or ocmmunity organisation
voting in elections
campaigning for those standing for office
standing for office and serving if elected
paying taxes
lobbying
serving in the military
using existing legal channels such as contacting government officials, taking cases to court, etc.
protesting through demonstrations, boycotts, strikes, etc.
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