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What does it mean?
Democracy relies on active participation from citizens rather than passive observation.
In plain terms
You need to participate to make democracy work.
What can you take from it?
Show up and participate in civic processes.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • town halls
  • community meetings

Putting it to work

  • register to vote
  • attend local meetings

Questions to consider

  • How often do I participate in democracy?
  • What stops me from showing up?

Another view

Showing up alone does not guarantee influence or change.

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