Here are examples of each type of citizen participation as requested:
Citizen Participation
Explanation
Real Life Example
Voting
Choosing candidates to represent us
Example: Attend the election day polling location to vote and choose who the next president will be.
Awareness
Understanding politics and the individuals involved
Example: Attend town hall meetings or watch debates to understand the platforms and policies of local candidates.
Public Service
Campaigning, running for, and holding office
Example: A citizen runs for a position on the city council and actively campaigns by organizing meet-and-greet events with constituents.
Civic Duties
Paying taxes, jury duty, and/or military service
Example: A citizen receives a jury summons and fulfills their civic duty by serving on a jury for a criminal trial.
Civic Participation
Completing community service
Example: Volunteering at a local food bank to help distribute meals to families in need during the holiday season.
Demonstration
Participating in rallies, marches, boycotts, or protests
Example: Joining a climate change march to advocate for environmental regulations and awareness.
Contacting Your Legislators
Sharing an issue or making a request of your Representative or Senator to take government action
Example: Writing an email to a state senator to express support for a new education funding bill being proposed in the legislature.
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