Political Participation

The most common way citizens participate at the federal level is through voting in presidential elections. However, not many people know that there are also things you can do at the state and local levels to participate. Of course, there is voting for a new mayor and judge, but what are other things besides voting people can engage in? One option may be judging articles in grocery and book stores for their accuracy. This method, will keep citizens informed on political issues going on around their area. With new advancing media, access to direct sites, broadcasts, and basically the whole internet all the information needed is at your fingertips. Another way to participate is by contacting local officials. Appealing to representatives is an
All of these option put together can common objectives like a well oiled machine. The younger generation is taking participation by storm where almost 70 percent of high school students and young adults aged eighteen to thirty report that they have been involved in community activities (“Other Forms of Political Participation, 2015). Participating in support activities is considered to be political involvement. Attending events that are government sponsored like the “Race for the Cure” are considered participating. Like interest groups and ads these events are designed to the raise awareness on a particular issue while raising money for it. This is another way of getting informed because as people learn about these issues they would be persuaded to become involved. A different form of political participation is symbolic participation. Simple everyday acts such as saluting the American flag and singing the national anthem are acts of supporting the political system. However, symbolic participation like refusing to vote because they are not happy with the current government is not always subsidiary to the political
You won’t find these citizens sitting around and procrastinating on making a change. People with voice are hungry for change today. However, unlike its counterpart exit, voice is constructive with the potential to achieve extensive change. These people are the ones who would contact officials and discuss political issues. In addition, they would offer their own input and solutions to solve problem. They are not afraid to seek outside help nor bring political issues to work with them. Citizens with voice are most likely the ones who would be participating in community groups or