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