| Guiding Thought Question: What is the most effective way for citizens to have their opinions heard by the government? Explain your thinking. Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the different methods through which citizens can participate in the American political process, and then practice by contacting a representative regarding an issue the feel is important. Central Question: How can American citizens more directly get involved in the process of American Government and protecting the environment? (1.1.b, 1.2.a) |  |
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35 Comments
Slacker
9/2/2020 07:34:23 am
The most effective way for citizens to reach the government is to boycott businesses. This is because our capitalist system makes everyone scared to lose money. So if they feel the money intake can be lowered they are more inclined to listen.
Snarky
9/2/2020 07:34:24 am
Violence
Virginia
9/2/2020 07:35:11 am
I'm honestly not sure what the most effective way is. I don't know if the current way works, or what the shortcomings are.
Milner
9/2/2020 07:37:19 am
Voting and attending meetings
Emma Brown
9/2/2020 07:37:32 am
I think that contacting a government official is pretty effective. You can tell them exactly what you want.
wattles
9/2/2020 07:37:37 am
protest and lobbying are probably the most effective ways. You are getting in their faces (essentially) and telling them what you want done, or not done.
Keyana Burries
9/2/2020 07:37:55 am
I think the most effective wat for citizens to be heard is through a petition or protest its hard to ignore large amount of people who all feel the same way about one thing plus with protest you often get attention from the news which can grow your cause.
Sienna
9/2/2020 07:37:59 am
Of course voting is one way that the government can hear our opinions but I do not think that it is the most effective way. Even if we all mass vote for something a different part of the government can strike it down. I think that either signing a petition or protesting is the most effective way. It is a large group of people all coming together to share what they think. When a protest or petition happens the government now knows that there are a large group of people willing to fight for this issue.
Colby Hehnke
9/2/2020 07:38:02 am
I would think that it would be voting and then everyone could voice there opinion and the most popular decision would be final.
Colby Hehnke
9/2/2020 07:58:52 am
They are doing conservation to help the Madagascar and found many new Lemur species, you need good relations because if the other government doesn't like you then they won't let you do anything in their country to begin with.
donovan smith
9/2/2020 07:38:16 am
it really depends on what message you are trying to get across. like for example, if an oppresed nation wants change, they could start protests and riots at the cost of there town. or if your message is not as serious, you could simply hold fundrasings and awareness activities
Lauryn Rydl
9/2/2020 07:38:45 am
I think the best way to get heard is to find who else agrees with you and voting on the politicians that will support that. Another is by emailing them or somehow messaging their office.
Mia Lang
9/2/2020 07:38:51 am
I think the most effective way is to elect a representative that will help spread their opinions to the government. Also picking an official that supports your views as well.
Axel
9/2/2020 07:38:58 am
Depends. Boycotting and strikes turn down business's and the government sure does love a lot of money. Then there's the way you're *suppose* to voice which is voting, but there's a chance your politician is a lying scumbag who isn't going too do any of the things he initially promised to do. Then there's the illegal yet highly effective method: Rioting, looting, and overall violence. They HAVE too listen too you if you get a group and start doing that. Although the correct way too do this is peaceful protesting.
maya lowndes
9/2/2020 07:39:24 am
have places set up organized voting or have meetings throughout
Hannah Reynolds
9/2/2020 07:39:35 am
The most effective way for citizens to have their opinions heard is through protests, voting and attending community meetings.
Ava McQuillen
9/2/2020 07:39:49 am
Voting is the most effective way to have their opinions heard by the government. By voting, people can voice their ideas and changes they want implemented into society.
Amelia Collins
9/2/2020 07:40:12 am
I would say voting is the best initial way of having your voices be heard. It allows you to elect people who have similar ideologies as you and will listen to you.You also elect the representative that speaks for your area, so you get to choose someone who will represent you well.
Emma Broshar
9/2/2020 07:41:43 am
I believe that protesting in big groups is a very effective way to have opinions heard by the government. Unlike signing a petition or making a social media post, protests are physical things that interrupt peoples day (blocking streets etc.) so the government is pretty much forced to address the issue if they want the protesting to stop.
Julia Garcia-Deabreu
9/2/2020 07:42:29 am
The most effective way for people to be heard by the government is to make sure that they are informed and vote for the person whos views line up the most with their own. They should also call their representatives about topics and urge them to do what they think is best for their city/state/country. If these don't work then organizing events like protests can be effective too
Liv
9/2/2020 07:45:03 am
I feel like the most effective way for citizens to have their opinions heard by the government is by having protests and boycotts.
donovan smith
9/2/2020 07:53:50 am
-zoo reply-
Julia Garcia-Deabreu
9/2/2020 07:56:01 am
One of the ways that zoo works to conserve wildlife is by constantly researching how genetics and medicine can help conservation efforts. A good relationship with the government is important because the zoo probably needs approval to do all of this research and wouldn't be able to do nearly as much independently. It takes a lot of resources to be able to do what the zoo does for conservation and the government could help provide those or approve the zoo to be able to use those resources.
donovan smith
9/2/2020 07:56:32 am
-zoo reply part 2 because i missed a question-
Maya Lowndes
9/2/2020 07:56:53 am
the zoo is doing plant conservation all around to help in many ways such as develop protocols for threatened species in the Madagascar.
Forget
9/2/2020 12:23:44 pm
I think the best way people can let the government know is through peaceful protesting letting the government know and also by voting.
Haley Bates
9/2/2020 12:29:41 pm
I feel the best way to have your voice heard in your government is by voting in your local elections. While federal elections are also very important, your local representatives will make the most difference. By voting for representatives who share your views, you are more likely to see your views reflected in laws. If these views aren't being reflected, you can contact local representatives to voice your discontent.
Izzy Martin
9/2/2020 12:31:03 pm
One of the most important ways of being involved in the government is making sure to keep yourself informed and making sure to vote for your representatives that align with your beliefs. Contacting said representatives when a specific issue or topic concerns you is also incredibly important. If your representatives no longer align with your beliefs and ideals, you should vote them out and find someone better.
alexa oswald
9/2/2020 12:32:01 pm
I think some effective ways to get the people heard by the government is to vote and go to meetings. Protesting sometimes works but if it gets more violent I don't think that necessarily get what the people want to say to the government
Cariena Murray
9/2/2020 12:32:43 pm
The best way for citizens to be heard by the government is by either protest or by boycotting businesses. This is because protesting is in the governments face and very often they get a lot of coverage from the news. This makes it really hard for people to be ignored. Boycotting is always a good way too because we are a capitalist society and when money is removed everyone kind of freaks out. So the government wants to fix it quickly so we don't go into an economic depression. :)
Alyssa Dillon
9/2/2020 12:32:58 pm
I feel like voting is a way to have people heard on smaller subjects. But if people want a big change, then the most effective way I believe works is boycotting and protesting.
Riley Martin
9/2/2020 12:34:57 pm
Just pay attention to whats going on, and if you see or hear something
Alex Foltz
9/2/2020 12:36:05 pm
I'd say the most effective way is to peacefully protest and find the best ways to change unjust laws.
Raven Winter-Barden
9/2/2020 12:43:26 pm
What has always got attention in the past is protesting, and rioting. I personally don't like rioting but in the words of Martin Luther King Jr. "A riot is the language of the unheard." If there is mass peaceful protest then there is always going to be coverage and response.
Kyler Harvey
9/3/2020 01:48:52 pm
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