Section: American Government: Rights & Responsibilities
69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Official answer
- • Vote
- • Run for office
- • 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)
- • Contact elected officials
- • Support or oppose an issue or policy
- • Write to a newspaper
Why
Civic participation includes voting, running for office, joining groups, and contacting elected officials.
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)