Citizenship · Rights and Responsibilities

What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Correct answer

Vote and run for office — also accepted: write to a senator or representative, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion, call senators and representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue

  1. A Pay taxes and drive
  2. B Vote and run for office — also accepted: write to a senator or representative, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion, call senators and representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue
  3. C Follow laws and pay taxes
  4. D Work and own property

Why this is the answer

DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION USCIS Question 55 asks for two ways Americans can participate in democracy. Many correct answers are accepted: VOTE — the most fundamental act of democratic participation; RUN FOR OFFICE — eligible citizens can seek elected positions; CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS — call, write, or email senators, representatives, and other officials; JOIN A POLITICAL PARTY — participate in the party process; HELP WITH A CAMPAIGN — volunteer or work for a candidate; CIVIC AND COMMUNITY GROUPS — participate in local governance; PUBLICLY SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ISSUES — petition, protest, write letters to newspapers; The USCIS question specifically asks for two ways — know multiple options so you can answer with two that you remember confidently.
Source: USCIS Civics Question 55 — Democratic Participation

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