Citizenship

6.11(B)

How Citizens Shape Their Governments

Explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process vary among various contemporary societies.

Part of The student understands that the nature of citizenship varies among societies

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Intro

Who Gets a Say?

By the end of this lesson you will be able to explain how the chances citizens have to take part in and influence government differ from one contemporary society to another. The political process is the way a country chooses leaders and makes laws. Not every country gives its people the same say.