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Citizenship in Action. Citizens and the State. State Rights. State Responsibilities. State taxes: property, income, sales Follow state laws (driving age) Participate in state democratic processes. Right to vote in state elections Right to run in state elections Right to a free education
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Citizens and the State State Rights State Responsibilities State taxes: property, income, sales Follow state laws (driving age) Participate in state democratic processes • Right to vote in state elections • Right to run in state elections • Right to a free education • Right to use state services (highways, BMVs)
Citizens and the Community Local Rights Local Responsibilities Take part in improving the community Maintain sidewalks and property Follow local laws (curfew, speed limits, etc) Participate in local democratic processes • Right to vote in local elections • Right to run in local elections • Right to use sidewalks and parks
Getting Involved Vote in Elections Work with a Political Party Office work (answering phones, stuffing envelopes, plan meetings) Register voters Solicit in community • Presidents • Senators and Representatives • Laws and Propositions
Getting Involved Contact Politicians/Media Lobby for a Cause Create petitions Contact local media or public officials Solicit neighborhood Organize interest groups • Write or call public officials • Write or call editors of newspapers, news networks
Getting Involved Stay Informed • Take a Civics class • Read/watch the news • Read articles and books about history, politics, and current issues