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American GovernmentRights and Responsibilities

What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Accepted answers:

  • Vote
  • Run for office
  • Join a political party
  • Help with a campaign
  • Join a civic group
  • Join a community group
  • Give an elected official your opinion on an issue
  • Contact elected officials
  • Support or oppose an issue or policy
  • Write to a newspaper

Why this is the correct answer

Democracy depends on citizens doing more than just voting every few years. Americans can stay engaged by running for office, joining civic groups, contacting elected officials, volunteering for campaigns, or writing to newspapers, all of which are recognized forms of civic participation.

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