Assess the best way for an individual citizen to influence government?

Question

Assess the best way for an individual citizen to influence government.

Answer 1

Vote. Run for office. Write your representatives.

Answer 2

Isn't it just better to be under the influence?

Answer 3

I think a citizen can have great influence by  focusing on seeking policies that benefit a specific geographic area of a state - a specific locality. Narrow geographic or subject focus tends to make popular pressure more effective. If these demands are strongly felt and numerous, state legislators from that area also will be more likely to work hard to advance the cause.

Answer 4

Give a big cash donation to either the Democrats or the Republicans.