Civic Participation
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#1
Democracy is a system where people choose their leaders.
民主是一個由人民選擇領導者的制度。
#2
In a democracy, every person can share their ideas.
在民主制度中，每個人都可以分享他們的想法。
#3
One important way to participate is to vote.
一個重要的參與方式是投票。
#4
When you vote, you help decide the future of your country.
當你投票時，你是在幫助決定國家的未來。
#5
Your voice matters, so you should use it.
你的聲音很重要，所以你應該使用它。
#6
Voting is easier than many people think.
投票比許多人想像的還要容易。
#7
First, you need to register before the election day.
首先，你需要在選舉日之前進行登記。
#8
Then, you go to a voting place near your home.
然後，你去家附近的投票所。
#9
You will see a list of names on the ballot.
你將會在選票上看到一串名字清單。
#10
You choose the person you like best.
你選擇你最喜歡的那個人。
#11
After that, you put your ballot in the box.
在那之後，你把選票放進箱子裡。
#12
The whole process takes only a few minutes.
整個過程只需要幾分鐘。
#13
Voting is not the only way to participate.
投票不是參與的唯一方式。
#14
You can also go to community meetings.
你也可以參加社區會議。
#15
At these meetings, people talk about local problems.
在這些會議中，人們討論當地的問題。
#16
For example, they discuss new roads, parks, or schools.
例如，他們討論新的道路、公園或學校。
#17
You can listen and share your opinion too.
你也可以傾聽並分享你的意見。
#18
These meetings are a good place to learn about policy.
這些會議是學習政策的好地方。
#19
A policy is a plan that leaders make for the community.
政策是領導者為社區制定的計劃。
#20
Talking with other people is also important in a democracy.
與他人交談在民主制度中也很重要。
#21
You can talk to your neighbors about community issues.
你可以和你的鄰居討論社區議題。
#22
You can write a letter to your local leader.
你可以寫信給你的地方領導人。
#23
Social media is another way to share your ideas.
社群媒體是分享你想法的另一種方式。
#24
But remember to be polite and listen to others.
但請記得要有禮貌並傾聽他人。
#25
Good conversations help people understand each other better.
良好的對話幫助人們更了解彼此。
#26
Every person can make a difference in their community.
每個人都能為他們的社區做出貢獻。
#27
You do not need to be a leader to participate.
你不需要成為領導者也能參與。
#28
You can start small by going to one meeting.
你可以從參加一場會議這樣的小事開始。
#29
You can vote in the next election.
你可以在下次選舉中投票。
#30
You can talk to one neighbor about an issue.
你可以和一位鄰居討論一個議題。
#31
These small actions are very powerful.
這些微小的行動非常有力量。
#32
Together, we can build a stronger and better community.
齊心協力，我們可以建立一個更強大、更美好的社區。