Their organization was created in the early 1960's, and continues to be active on many college campuses today. ... Never had so many college-aged people been so active in the struggles to implement change in these arenas. ... This shows that young people from all parts of the political spectrum were making their voices heard. ... YAF"ers were active and influential in this area of society, especially since they were young and still or recently affected by educational policies. ... History does not normally recognize the significance of an organization of college students being able to...

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The representatives that we the citizens vote into office are suppose to help voice our opinions so we have say in the government. ... Active political participants are few and far between in this country. ... However, some people do not think it is important to actively participate in politics. ... In this country people who vote, for the most part, vote because they follow the elections and want their voice to be heard. ... They do not feel that their one voice makes a difference in our country with millions of people. ...

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The representatives that we the citizens vote into office are suppose to help voice our opinions so we have say in the government. ... Active political participants are few and far between in this country. ... However, some people do not think it is important to actively participate in politics. ... In this country people who vote, for the most part, vote because they follow the elections and want their voice to be heard. ... They do not feel that their one voice makes a difference in our country with millions of people. ...

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Americans use their participation as their voice. ... More importantly, the large difference is mostly seen when some citizens are active, while others are not. ... Cole defines SES as, "Attitudes that motivate people to be politically active." ... According to Cole, a higher level of education provides an environment that applies pressure to be active. Cole stated, "The higher the level of education then the social environment where that person resides exuberates pressure to be active. ...

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By participating in politics, people air their voices and thereby contribute to nation through representatives, hence the term representative democracy. ... This view suggests that Americans tend to be more passive than active political participants. ... It is healthy if memberships of political parties are large and active, and if attendance at political rallies is high, and so on. ... By electing officials to represent their opinions, citizens are actively partaking in policy making. ... They do not realize that one voice can make a difference in our government. ...

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This increases your voice as an individual and as a minority in politics. ... As a result, people become more politically active and the government is able to recognise the culture and the frame of reference more efficiently. ...

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Growing up in a politically active and conscious family, I was always aware of our people's struggles, our history and our triumphs. ... I knew we were fighting to have our voice heard, we were fighting for representation of our children, and we were fighting for progress of our Cause in our citie's public schools. ...

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Since a strong civil society means that more people are actively involved in their communities and have the chance to discuss politics more often than not, a decrease in this strength results in less people identifying with their communities and taking less of an interest in outside matters, such as politics. ... Creating a cooperative spirit clarifies our strength as a democracy because more voices will be expressed and heard in fuller democratic debate which results in stronger policies. ... "People without a voice are not represented" so how can these people be part of a cooperative spirit ...

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The people do not identify with political parties because they feel unrepresented, like their voice isn't being heard. ... It is not independent, and has never had an active Judicial Review. This is because people have high trust in the government that their rights and liberties will not be violated, thus eliminating the need in the people's eyes for an active judicial review, and showing that the political culture of Britain is very trustworthy of the government. ... It has developed some independence, and now, has an active role in policy-making. ... When compared together, Fran...

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As for my parents, my mom is the only one who voices her opinion around people who don't exactly care too much. ... My mom does vote actively because she's one of those people who feels like you have no room to discuss politics and what you believe if you didn't even contribute to who's in office or who's in charge. ...

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