Course HackCitizen Power: Intro to American GovernmentBy Nathalia Ramos, Ben Sheehan
In a Nutshell
Citizen Power with Nathalia Ramos and Ben Sheehan is a 10-day course that offers the civics education you missed (or forgot) from high school. Discover how to use your rights as a U.S. citizen to move forward on the issues you really care about and help shape the future of democracy!
Favorite Quote
In a democracy, we all have citizen power. We just need to know how to use it.
Nathalia Ramos
Introduction
Even though we live in a democracy, many voters feel powerless, especially when lobbyists and special interest groups seem to control the levers of government more so than the people. This has led to a lack of trust in our leaders and even in our fellow citizens.
Yet, your participation in American democracy matters! After all, from your local city council to Congress in Washington D.C., government officials work FOR YOU.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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