Citizens can be involved in elections and influence policy by voting, petitioning, and .

Citizens can influence elections by helping candidates or causes gain support. Campaigning—such as volunteering, canvassing, or encouraging others to vote—is a direct way to participate alongside voting and petitioning. Joining the military and paying taxes are civic duties or responsibilities, but they do not directly involve influencing elections in the same way.

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