Voting- even though the most popular of all political participation- is not the only way citizens participate in the political process. Civil disobedience, made popular by the renowned Rosa Parks, is a way in which someone or a group of people can gain nationwide attention (especially through media) for putting themselves out there by displaying nonviolent refusal to do something. Though not as risky as back when, people will test the governments limits, knowing they might have to face the punishments of their actions.
A more obedient way to become involved in the political process is to run for office. This enables a person's- minority or not- voice to be heard. Their opinions are expressed and heard by a larger population than if they were just having an argument about politics on Facebook form the comfort of their home. While not many want to, or even have a chance of making it to office, even just getting their name out there and what they have to say is much more effective than just talking to their neighbor on a Sunday morning on the way to get the newspaper from their driveway.
Good organization, and you effectively answered the question.
ReplyDeleteGood examples for other forms and answering the entire question
ReplyDeleteGreat overall opinions. Maybe rephrase "someone or a group of people". Also, I don't think a comma is necessary near "though not as risky as back when, people will test the government limits,". in the last sentence, their should be changed to there. Great Job!
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