A local park is always littered with trash. Every time Alicia takes her dog to the park, she can’t help but notice the trash is everywhere. She knows that this is a hazard to the environment. When she looks around, Alicia realizes that the park only contains a few overflowing, trash, cans, and no recycling bins. Alicia decides to organize a rally in her community to help bring about awareness, as well as to hopefully solve the problem.
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following best describes Alicia‘s actions?
a. Alicia is participating in democracy by planning to vote.
b. Alicia is participating in democracy by organizing a protest to change a law.
c. Alicia is participating in democracy by speaking out on local issues.
d. Alicia is participating in democracy by meeting with her local representatives.