President Vice President U.S. House of Reps U.S. Senators Barack Obama Joe Biden John Carney 1. Chris Coons 2. Tom Carper.

President

Vice President

U.S. House of Reps

U.S. Senators

Barack Obama

Joe Biden

John Carney

1. Chris Coons2. Tom Carper

Delaware Governor

DE Lt. Governor

DE Attorney General

DE House of Rep & DE Senate

Jack Markell

Matt Denn

Beau Biden

Based on city/neighborhood

New Castle County Executive

Town of Middletown Mayor

Tom Gordon

Ken Branner

Your role in the government

Obey the lawPay taxesAttend schoolDefend our nationVoteJury DutyRespect

others/diversity

Participating in the government

Be informed about the government and know your rights in order to

preserve them

Be informed Vote Assembly Petition Be a part of it

As citizens, we should be aware of current issues our nation is dealing with. We should also be aware of government actions/decisions in response to these issues.

Watch the news• Read newspapers/magazines• Attend election campaign events

To do this, you can:

Vote in local, state, and national elections

Follow political campaignsListen to what the parties have to say in their

speeches/ads

What are your future leaders promising you?

Attend meetings to gain information or lend support

Ex: Town Hall meetingsParticipate in political debatesCome together to protest

ProtestSit-ins, boycotts, marches

Write a letter

Lobby for laws

Sign a petition

Serving in militaryRunning for officeHolding public officeJury Duty

Office VisitsTelephone CallsEmailLetters

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What are the positives and negatives of using social media, as a government representative?