SEEKING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

GET INVOLVE!!!

 

The CCDSI Initiative Mission: to encourage, program, and seek citizen participation, civic engagement and community involvement in democracy and activism.

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The Strategy:  Use every available means to capture the electorate decision:  1.  Early voting * 2. Absentee Voting * 3. Forums * 4. Phone and Text Banking Operations * 5. ROBO Calling * 6. Mailing Campaigns * 7. Flyers and Poster Boards - Printing and Distribution * 8. Transportation to the polls earlier and on Election Day * 9. Polls and Precinct Workers 10.   Radio and TV Advertisements - PSA's * 11. Neighborhood and precinct Canvassing * 12. Motorcade -Rallies 13. Voter Protection 14. Voting Registration and Democracy Training in the School System

 

What is citizen participation?

 

Citizen participation is a process which provides private individuals an opportunity to influence public decisions and has long been a component of the democratic decision-making process. ... Public involvement is means to ensure that citizens have a direct voice in public decisions.

 

What is the role of citizen participation?

 

Public participation, also known as citizen participation, is the inclusion of the public in the activities of any organization or project. ... The principle of public participation holds that those who are affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.

 

How do citizens participate in the government?

 

Citizens vote for their government officials and these officials represent the concerns and ideas of the citizens in government. For example, your Governor is elected by the voters in your state. ... Voting in an election and contacting our elected officials are two ways that Americans can participate in our democracy.

 

Why is citizen participation essential to successful self government?

 

Why is citizen participation essential to successful self-government? To be successful self government requires participation from  citizens. Citizens must be informed about public issues so they can participate effectively, whether by voting or by running office.

 

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

 

It is the responsibility of United States citizens to vote and serve on juries.

 

What are the 6 purposes of government?

 

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government: to form a more perfect union; establish justice; insure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote the general welfare; secure the blessings of liberty now and in the future.