Unit 1, Chapter 4: Civic Engagement With Government

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In a direct democracy, people vote directly for legislation and policy. What happens in a representative democracy?

Match

One way to influence government is to run for elected office. Match each campaign and election term with its definition.

• Democracy

• Representative democracy

• Elections

• Political Parties

• Campaign

power comes from people in this govt

citizens elect representatives

held to select govt officials and reps

group of people who share beliefs

organized effort to influence voters

• power comes from people in this govt

• citizens elect representatives

• held to select govt officials and reps

• group of people who share beliefs

• organized effort to influence voters

Open Ended

One way for citizens to take an active role in government is to run for office and campaign to win an election. However, you don't have to actually become a politician to have an active role in government. You can also play a role in influencing government in other ways. Discuss two of those ways.

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Exit ticket:

Open up a new tab and search, "examples of public policy." Find an example of public policy that you want to learn more about and do some further research. The only AI you should be using is the Gemini AI overview that pops up after a Google search.

1. What public policy did you choose to research?

2. What is the problem being addressed or the problem that needs addressed?

3. How is this public policy addressing it? Give at least three details about what the policy is and/or what it does.

4. Is it at the federal, state, or local level of government?