Political+Involvement

What does it mean to be politically involved? It can be several things, ranging from voting to running for office. The simplest things people can do to make sure that there voice is heard, is to vote. Voting takes a few minutes of your time and it insures that your voice is heard. media type="youtube" key="AQbr2Y4YUAc" height="344" width="425"

You can also write your politicians letters. You may feel that your voice doesn’t count, but it does because chances are that other people have the same idea. The more people that voice their opinion the more government will listen. There is somebody that will listen to you. [|Contact Information for State Legislatures]  The next step that can be taken is getting involved in a campaign. You can run for local office or help out with a large campaign. This is the best way to insure that other people have the same feelings as you. Being in contact with parties or interest groups is also a good way making sure your ideas are heard. Parties and interest groups arguably have the most pull over people in office. They are groups of citizens with concerns and means to influence their leaders. There are many parties that are recognized by the government and it is up to you to find the one that you belong to. [|Political Parties]

Exetreme forms of involvement are protests. These should be used a s a last resort but they are an execellent way of making your fight known. many of americas toughest issues have been solved with the help of protest. The independance of our country was stared with protests. it is our right as americans to protest and make our voices be heard. media type="youtube" key="Y4AItMg70kg" height="344" width="425"