What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give 2 of these answers. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• Vote
• Run for office
• Join a political party
• Help with a campaign
• Join a civic group
• Join a community group
• Give an elected official your opinion optional: (on an issue)
• Contact elected officials
• Support or oppose an issue or policy
• Write to a newspaper

Our explanation

Civic participation means taking part in your government and community. You can vote, run for office, or help with a campaign. You can join a group or party, contact elected officials, or write to a newspaper.

Remember it

“Vote” and “Run for office” also answer “one way Americans can serve their country.”

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 34; M-1778 answer list. Quote (p. 34): “people can participate in American democracy by writing to a newspaper or publicly giving their opinion about an issue or policy.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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