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DCP Response 97

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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I think people being a good citizen is being an active member of society, and also holding people accountable. We live in a democracy and a democracy represents the people and we have a right to hold representatitives accountable.
FIRST NAME: Sharika AGE: 17 TOWN:
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DCP Response 98

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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Follow the laws.
FIRST NAME: Farhana AGE: 18 TOWN:
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DCP Response 29

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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A culture of quickness, fast facts and lack of system of care.
FIRST NAME: Anonymous AGE: TOWN:
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DCP Response 30

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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Cynicism. We need people to trust and participate in the process.
FIRST NAME: S. AGE: 35 TOWN: Princeton
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DCP Response 31

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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An engaged citizen is a person who makes a commitment to serve the greater good by contributing to the community, voting, serving in local politics, and helping to improve society.
FIRST NAME: Leslie AGE: TOWN: Cliffside Park
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DCP Response 32

Why is voting important to you?

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Voting is a privelege of being American. I am thankful to have my voice heard through my vote.
FIRST NAME: Ann Marie AGE: 69 TOWN: Hightstown
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DCP Response 33

Why is voting important to you?

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Because I’ve lived and worked in countries which do not share our commitment to self-government. So every election day is a chance to be thankful that we can vote.
FIRST NAME: John AGE: 75 TOWN: Revere, MA
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DCP Response 34

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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To be committed to public service. To understand that my success should contribute towards success in my community. To contribute towards the advancement of historically marginalized people and communities. To create opportunities for others.
FIRST NAME: Ariel AGE: 38 TOWN: Trenton
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DCP Response 35

What are the main challenges facing democracy today?

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Our 2-party system has one party that is totalitarian and has abandoned democracy in its ideals, laws, and practice.
FIRST NAME: Laura AGE: 62 TOWN: Clifton
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DCP Response 36

What does it mean to be a good citizen?

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Work towards your town, your community, invest in community projects, do service for your state and your country.
FIRST NAME: Maria AGE: 51 TOWN: Montclair
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