Civic Participation
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#1
Democracy is a system where ordinary people have the power to shape their society.
民主是一個普通人擁有塑造其社會權力的制度。
#2
In a democracy, citizens can vote for their leaders and influence important decisions.
在民主制度中，公民可以投票選舉他們的領導人並影響重要的決定。
#3
When people participate in public life, the government works better for everyone.
當人們參與公共生活時，政府會為每個人運作得更好。
#4
However, many people around the world do not use this power.
然而，世界上許多人並不使用這種權力。
#5
They believe that one person cannot make a real difference.
他們相信一個人無法產生真正的影響。
#6
Voting is one of the most basic ways to participate in democracy.
投票是參與民主最基本的方式之一。
#7
Elections are held regularly so that citizens can choose their representatives.
選舉定期舉行，以便公民可以選擇他們的代表。
#8
Before you vote, it is important to learn about each candidate and their policy ideas.
在你投票之前，了解每位候選人及其政策理念是很重要的。
#9
A policy is a plan that a leader or party wants to put into action.
政策是領導人或政黨想要付諸實行的計畫。
#10
For example, a policy might focus on education, healthcare, or the environment.
例如，一項政策可能會著重於教育、醫療保健或環境。
#11
Civic participation goes beyond just voting in elections.
公民參與不僅僅是在選舉中投票。
#12
Community meetings are organized in many towns and cities around the world.
世界各地的許多城鎮都會舉辦社區會議。
#13
At these meetings, residents can discuss local problems and suggest solutions together.
在這些會議上，居民可以共同討論當地的問題並提出解決方案。
#14
Some people have joined volunteer groups that help improve their neighborhoods.
有些人已經加入了幫助改善他們社區的志願團體。
#15
Others have written letters to their local representatives about issues they care about.
其他人則寫信給當地的代表，表達他們關心的議題。
#16
Public discourse means the open exchange of ideas between citizens and leaders.
公共話語意味著公民與領導者之間想法的公開交流。
#17
Young people play an especially important role in civic participation today.
年輕人在當今的公民參與中扮演著特別重要的角色。
#18
Social media has been used by many young citizens to share their opinions widely.
社群媒體已被許多年輕公民用來廣泛分享他們的意見。
#19
In recent years, young activists have organized large protests about climate change.
近年來，年輕的活動家們組織了關於氣候變遷的大型抗議活動。
#20
They have shown that age does not limit a person's ability to create change.
他們已經證明了年齡並不會限制一個人創造改變的能力。
#21
If young people participate in democracy early, they are more likely to stay engaged.
如果年輕人及早參與民主，他們就更有可能保持投入。
#22
In conclusion, civic participation is essential for a healthy democracy.
總之，公民參與對於健康的民主制度至關重要。
#23
Every citizen has the right and the responsibility to participate in public life.
每一位公民都有權利與責任參與公共生活。
#24
Whether you vote in an election, attend a community meeting, or speak up about policy, your actions matter.
無論你在選舉中投票、參加社區會議，還是對政策發表意見，你的行動都很重要。
#25
Change often starts with small steps that are taken by ordinary people.
改變通常始於由普通人所採取的小步驟。
#26
So the next time there is an opportunity to get involved, do not hesitate to take it.
所以下次有參與的機會時，不要猶豫，抓住它。