55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
American Government · Rights and Responsibilities
Accepted answer(s)
- vote
- join a political party
- help with a campaign
- join a civic group
- join a community group
- give an elected official your opinion on an issue
- call Senators and Representatives
- publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
- run for office
- write to a newspaper
This is an American Government question on the 2008 Civics Test, testing whether an applicant understands the structure of American government rather than just current officeholders. If you're unsure, focus on remembering "vote" first — it's the answer USCIS lists as the primary accepted response.
This is question 55 of the 2008 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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