This is an essay I really need help on.

sorry my question did not post so here it is.

How might citizens engage in civic life to influence politics and government?

I'm sure you've thought about this. Please post what you think, and we'll be glad to comment and add more if necessary.

that's the thing I have thought about it and I asked because I can't come with anything

By voting. Also by staging protests, demonstrations, etc., by petitioning the government, writing to office-holders. Any number of different ways! Voting is the most important.

http://www.ushistory.org/gov/5.asp

http://www.civicsandcitizenship.edu.au/cce/can_young_people_influence_government,9526.html

thx reed

Citizens can volunteer in schools, homeless shelters, food banks, political parties, and --

http://www.casagrandechamber.org/area_information/volunteer_opportunities.htm

thx ms. sue

Melissa, if you just copy what Ms. Sue and I have suggested as ways we can and do influence government, your answer will be incomplete as well as plagiarized and worth a big F.

I'm only coping some of what you say not all of it.

i need help