How might citizens engage in civic life to influence politics and government?

First they need to read widely about civic issues.

They need to pay attention to the data on both sides of the questions.

They also need to vote.

They can volunteer to help a political party or with specific issues or candidates.

They can make phone calls and go door-to-door.

Above all, they need to encourage others to learn all they can and vote.
 

They showed the country that integration could be successful.