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explain the role of citizens in mexicos government in a pharagraph

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In Mexico’s representative democracy citizens play the central role of choosing leaders and shaping public policy: they vote in federal, state and municipal elections, may run for office or join political parties, and participate in referenda and other public consultations where available. Beyond elections, Mexicans influence government through civic engagement—joining NGOs, community organizations, labor unions or social movements; petitioning authorities; attending public hearings; and using transparency and accountability mechanisms to monitor officials and demand better services. Citizens also have legal rights (freedom of expression, assembly and petition) that support oversight and advocacy, and civic responsibilities such as obeying the law, paying taxes and fulfilling any civic duties. At local levels, many communities—especially indigenous ones—exercise traditional forms of self-governance, making citizen participation a mix of formal institutions and grassroots practice that together shape how Mexico is governed.