Explain the importance of participating in the democratic process and how it reflects the national ethos, patriotism, civic responsibility, and our progress in building a "more perfect union.” be sure to discuss each of these components to receive full credit for your response.

The future and development of a country is the responsibility of every citizen. Therefore, participating in the democratic process is a must for a society not only to assure the future of the country or to fulfill a duty, but also to strengthen their identities, traditions and the vision a community share about the future (national ethos). In addition, democratic processes allow societies to take place in the search for the common good and the duty to behave toward everyone’s country (patriotism). Moreover, participating in such process implies doing it in a responsible way, paying special attention to everyone’s interests, and opinions; it is not a simple act of social participation, it includes respect for other's point of views and more importantly, it should contribute to the common well of a society (civic responsibility). Finally, working together, and participating together is better than doing it separately, after all and in order to create a more perfect union, citizens need to participate in governing their nation, to unify and to make it into the place they want to live in (building perfect union).