President
Vice President
U.S. House of Reps
U.S. Senators
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
John Carney
1. Chris Coons2. Tom Carper
Delaware Governor
DE Lt. Governor
DE Attorney General
DE House of Rep & DE Senate
Jack Markell
Matt Denn
Beau Biden
Based on city/neighborhood
New Castle County Executive
Town of Middletown Mayor
Tom Gordon
Ken Branner
Your role in the government
Obey the lawPay taxesAttend schoolDefend our nationVoteJury DutyRespect
others/diversity
Participating in the government
Be informed about the government and know your rights in order to
preserve them
Be informed Vote Assembly Petition Be a part of it
As citizens, we should be aware of current issues our nation is dealing with. We should also be aware of government actions/decisions in response to these issues.
Watch the news• Read newspapers/magazines• Attend election campaign events
To do this, you can:
Vote in local, state, and national elections
Follow political campaignsListen to what the parties have to say in their
speeches/ads
What are your future leaders promising you?
Attend meetings to gain information or lend support
Ex: Town Hall meetingsParticipate in political debatesCome together to protest
ProtestSit-ins, boycotts, marches
Write a letter
Lobby for laws
Sign a petition
Serving in militaryRunning for officeHolding public officeJury Duty
Office VisitsTelephone CallsEmailLetters
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What are the positives and negatives of using social media, as a government representative?