Civics_Ch8_webquest

=**The Citizen in Government Web Quest**=


 * Task:** There are many ways individuals can be involved in the government without actually running for office (even though I think you would make a great politician). Unfortunately, many people often say "I'm only one person, my vote doesn't count." However, in order for our republic to be as successful as our Founding Fathers envisioned, citizens need to be involved, or at least informed about key issues. Discover how citizens can be involved and informed to make and keep our republic strong.


 * Process:** Follow the steps of the web quest to discover how citizens can be involved in our republic, how citizens can be informed, and why citizens should be informed on key issues.


 * Steps:** Discover how you can be involved and stay informed.


 * You've already learned about the importance of voting. We've learned that it's the top responsibility of a citizen in democracy. Voting is the most common way citizens use their power of being involved in our government. Therefore, you're going to register to vote. You can get voter registration forms from the county courthouse, the post office, or from good ol' Mr. Hill. That's good that you're going to register to vote. If everyone expresses their opinions through voting for our leaders then our democracy will be going great and if we get bad leaders we'll just vote them out of office in the next election. The key decision to make when you register to vote is which political party are you going to register with? Click here to take the political party survey


 * Okay, so now you're registered to vote and you know which party you identify with based on national issues leading into the 2012 presidential election. There are other ways citizens can take part in the government. Click here to discover other ways to be involved


 * So, you're registered to vote and you know of other ways you can be involved (and we didn't even cover every possibility). Before you go to vote, it's good to know how to stay informed. Click here to view tips on being informed


 * Part of staying informed is also understanding your tax dollars. Where do tax dollars come from and where is the money spent? Click here to learn about your taxes


 * Conclusion:** Overall, how can citizens take part in government and why is it important to be informed?

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