Political Participation
What issues matter most to you? How can your voice be heard in our democracy? In this unit we will examine the many ways citizens are able to influence policy makers as well as the decisions that will impact their daily lives. The ideal of "ruled by the people" is the foundation of our system of government. As John Lewis once said "Democracy is not a state, it is an act." and out system requires participation in order to function. In this unit we will learn how participation and organization is not just up to an individual but rather many groups who work to inform, organize, and speak out.