Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

Democracy and the values to make a "more perfect union" are only possible with the participatiom of all the ones who belong to the nation.

Explanation:

Democracy and the values to make a "more perfect union" are only possible with the participatiom of all the ones who belong to the nation. No one sholud not be heard and all of us should have influence on the actions the Goverment will do. I will explain my point on the folloing items: National Ethos, patriotism and civic responsability.

National Ethos: We are based as a country in values such as freedom and democracy and I want to make emphasis on the last one: democracy. Democracy in paper sounds good, but it looks way better in reality when all the parties, groups, ethnic groups which are part of  this country take part of the process of discussion about the way the country should be ruled.

Patriotism: Being involved  in democratics processes not only for your own interests but also for the other's is a signal of caring your countrymen and caring what together as a nation have build. That is a signal of patriotism.

Civic Responsibility: As citizens, we all have rights, but also duties with the goverment, and I do not only mean paying taxes, but also being responsible of making the country a better place for all of us by watching the right functioning of the society and taking action when things are going wrong.

In conclusion, the participation of the citizenship is the way to balance the goverment of any country. Political representatives and citizens make the perfect couple to build a "more perfect union".

Answer 2

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).