What are ways  a citizen can make changes in society or the government that are guaranteed to get results?
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Start locally first. Get involved with a local political party, and get involved with local activist groups. If there are none, create one. \n\nThe First Amendment gives you the right to free speech, and to public assembly. \n\nDON'T give in to cynicism, or apathy. This is great country, and we the people make it so. We need to stay informed, active, and educated about what's going on in government. \n\nLook for books at the library, local bookstores, and also look online for information about activist groups. \n\nGet involved. Stay informed. Educate others. Don't give up.
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The People elect the Government\n\nBut the Government does not always reflect the will of the people\n\nAll part of a free republic
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Well, you could follow the liberal Democrat model of depending on government for handouts, jobs, givaways and then blindly vote for them for the next 50 years hoping that someday they might actually have a solution to problems instead of just talking about them.\n\n-or-\n\nYou could follow the conservative Republican model of low taxes, personal freedom, Capitalism and personal responsibiliy and become a productive leader of society.\n\nIt's up to you.(Unless you're a liberal, then it's up to someone else)
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YES- Absolutely. As individuals, the best thing you can do to change anything is vote.\nIf you don't vote, you don't get to complain.\nThanks so much for bringing up an important point.
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good \nnow get your goverment book and read\nGood luck
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Absolutely, but how do the American people go about restoring democracy, revolution?????
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Plant the seeds for honest dealings.  Lead by example and convince others to do the same.\n\nToday's children/teens (offspring of the baby boom) will be the largest voting demographic shortly. Convince todays' youth as to how much political power that actually is. \n\nTake the initiative and start new political parties NOW (even if you are too young to vote).\n\nThe youth of the world are pationate and can make quite a bit of change become a reality.  Lead and train others to lead.
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DEFINITELY> GOVERMENT HAS TO TAKE CARE OF ITS CITIZENS
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Do like the real politicians,say " i don't know how to lie, cheat or steal, but if you elect me, i'll try to learn."\n "Tired of the rest, vote for the best ___________."\nthe biggest thing you can do in an election, is to ask as many people to vote for you, as you can. sounds simple, but if you ask alot of people why they voted for someone, they'll say "because they asked me"
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Pass laws that protect the people.  Serve as the check and balance of the judiciary and the executive branches of government.
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Go to work, pay your taxes, vote, help others.
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Just improving myself is the best thing I can do.  For me, that means going through life with an open and loving heart, spreading peace and joy to everyone I meet - not in a pushy way, but just by being accepting and loving of others.\n\nI think the best way to influence people (or society) is by setting a good example.
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Start with yourselves. Have discipline and motivation to have a good education and a decent job. Poverty are mostly the result of undisciplined indidviduals within the society. They often complain and ask the government to help them but they don't even tried to help themselves. Also we all should have a new government. Vote for those right in the position and not because you are being paid. Officials can't make this thing a positive issue at this moment because they're so busy with their own "business" so we really can't rely our future to them. We can do it step-by-step.
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Always be truthful\nAlways do your best\nSpeak directly to people\nBe happy with the direction you are headed or modify to improve your view.\nDont let the naysayers effect your good deeds.\n\nGood Luck and God Bless!!
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Change must come from within.
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Teach simplicity to the children,\nDo not vote for voracious politicians, and\nParticipate in rallies against corruption.
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Politicians are crooks, haven't you paid attention at all? And yes, we have the power to change, but most citizens are too damn lazy to actually get up and vote. If we all voted to remove the politicians we have in office and replace them with actual representatives, we could. That is the beauty of democracy. The problem is the few people like me who actually want to change the way it is can't get the general public to "wake up" and actually do something.