Civic Duty In American Politics

Many countries in the world have a political system in which officials are elected, and for most of these countries’ citizens, their civic duty stops at voting. Yet, many Americans go above and beyond for a cause that is important to them, setting us apart from other nations. Millions of Americans express their concern and passion by actions as small as writing a letter to their Congressman or as big as running for office themselves. This continuing determination, this idea that we can always improve upon yesterday’s shortcomings, is a key aspect of progression. This country is also full of citizens who see a need a fill it, no matter what it requires of them. Volunteerism can be seen in Sunday school teachers, Little League coaches, firemen,