Civics_Ch8_web-involved

Average citizens take part in our democracy in various other ways:
 * Other ways to be involved in government**


 * Interest groups exist due to stances on specific issues. [|Click here to view issues with interest groups]Choose a group that you would associate with. There are many more groups than the ones listed on the site. **(4)** Which group did you choose and why? Interest groups rely on donations from its members. The interest groups then take this money and hire people to go to D.C. and try to convince members of Congress to pass laws that benefit the group. **(5)** How are interest groups an example of how citizens can be involved?


 * Individuals can also donate money to political campaigns. If, for example, Mr. Hill was running for governor, he would need people to donate money to his campaign so he could use the money to advertise to try to get votes. **(6)** How is this another example of how citizens can be involved in politics?


 * If you have an idea on a law or an opinion on an issue that your representatives and senators are going to debate, **(7)** how can you be involved...how can you express your opinion to your representatives and senators?


 * Click on the PowerPoint page to see an example of how else citizens can take part in campaigns. You've certainly seen campaign signs along the road. [[file:sign in yard.pptx]] **(8)** How is this method of involvement effective?

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