---
title: "Participation is Key: Democracy in the US"
description: Students will explore ways in which citizens can participate in the democratic process in the United States.
---

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# [Participation is Key: Democracy in the US](https://ideas.pixton.com/participation-is-key)

 Written by [Jordan Cotten](https://ideas.pixton.com/author/jordan-cotten) | Apr 1, 2022 7:44:29 PM

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