Look at the graphic from Citizenship.
Top: Citizens have the power to shape their neighborhoods, cities, and country. Whether at the voting booth or on an Internet blog, citizens have many ways to flex their democratic muscles. A man sitting at a table with three lumps of clay labeled: healthcare, education, and environment. He is stretching the education clay and says,
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of both panels?
Citizens must be concerned with health care, education, and the environment.
The best presidents have encouraged people to become better citizens.
Citizen participation is the key to building better communities and governments.
Citizens should focus on the issues of today instead of looking to the past for answers.