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1. Describe the ways in which citizens can promote the common good and influence their government including a. voting b. communicating with officials c. participating in civic and service organizations d. performing voluntary service

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	Inside the Voting Booth http://pbskids.org/democracy/vote/index.html This colorful web site addresses voting in three different ways. first, it explains the importance of voting by looking at elections that came down to a few votes. Then it gives a history of voting by looking at important changes in voting over time. Finally, it gets kids to think about what issues are important to them by having them participate in a sample election.	Report problem w/ this link Add resource to POW-PAK	By: Eric Curts - Edit - Duplicate
	Electing a President http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/election/election.htm This is a great election web site created by and for elementary children. It includes information on how the president is elected, a list of vocabulary words, puzzles, quizzes, a teacher's guide, links to additional resources, and more.	Report problem w/ this link Add resource to POW-PAK	By: Eric Curts - Edit - Duplicate
	The Importance of Civic Participation http://congress.indiana.edu/modules/civic_participation/base.htm This interactive online module explains all about civic participation. Sections include ways to participate, where to go with problems (Federal, State, or Local), the importance of voting, how to contact legislators, examples of people who have made a difference, interest groups, and much more.	Report problem w/ this link Add resource to POW-PAK	By: Eric Curts - Edit - Duplicate