Use the following table to brainstorm as many ways to take action as you can to get results on the civic issue of your choice. Write a statement of the results you want before you start!
| Ways to take action | Statement |
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Participating as an individual Personal actions like volunteering, signing a petition, attending a meeting or expressing your opinion. |
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Working together as a group Collective actions such as joining or forming a group with like-minded people to plan and organize activities. | |
Building public support Outreach actions like holding a rally or starting a communications campaign to convince others to support your cause. |
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Working through the political system Actions like contacting a politician or presenting a petition to bring an issue to elected officials and others in involved in politics and government. |