Question 55 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government

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

Accepted answers

Accepted answers · name 2

  • 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

Explanation

Americans can vote, join a party or group, help with a campaign, contact officials, run for office, or write to a newspaper.

The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.

Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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