An unlimited government does not have effective controls over the power of its rulers. The people in authority cannot be easily removed from office by peaceful and legal means. An important way individuals can influence leaders of government is to participate in elections and vote. Give an example of how an individual can influence leaders of government during an election. Voting and elections are ways individuals can influence leaders of government.
Individuals can also influence leaders because the United States has a civil society.
A civil society provides people with opportunities to associate with each other for social, religious, political, economic, and cultural purposes. The opportunities of a civil society allow individuals to join organizations. A civil society lets individuals associate and be members of non-governmental organizations such as family, friendships, unions, and business enterprises. Through associations with others, individuals influence leaders of government. Explain how association in a union or business enterprise can influence leaders of government.