Citizen Participation and Advocacy
Explore various ways individuals and groups can participate in democracy and influence government decisions beyond elections.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods citizens use to influence government policy.
- Analyze the role of a free and independent press in holding governments accountable.
- Design a campaign to advocate for a local issue using democratic processes.
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