2008 test · Question 55 of 100
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Answers from the USCIS list
Give 2 of these answers.
- 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
Our explanation
People take part in democracy by voting and by sharing their opinions. Only citizens can vote in federal elections. Other ways include calling your Senators and Representatives, writing to a newspaper, and joining a political party.
Remember it
Think of an election: vote, help with a campaign, or run for office.
Source
USCIS 2025 Study Guide pp. 34–35 (same list as 2025 Q69, p. 82); 2008 civics Q&A p. 6. Quote (p. 34): “people can participate in American democracy by writing to a newspaper or publicly giving their opinion about an issue or policy.”
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