Capacity to Affect Government Policy
For ages man has sought a system of government that was, for the people and by the people, in the hopes that it should provide equity for all. ... Much of the apathetic sentiment stems from the idea that citizens cannot significantly influence the policies of their government. The average citizen may face incommensurable challenges in having a policy swayed in one particular direction. ... Scott Simmie’s hard work pays off for Chambers play’s perfectly to the idea that every citizen has the capacity to affect change in the governing body that derives the policies that bind society. The article highlights the fact that, by running for office, actively participating in political events or even simply by casting a vote every citizen can affect social change. ... As acting Member of Parliament one has an enhanced medium to project statements tantamount to the influencing of government policy in the heart of the creating body. ... Thirdly, the right to vote in the democratic process is a powerful tool in the arsenal of every citizen to influence policies of the government. Although it may be somewhat disheartening to come to the conclusion that one vote cannot account for the outcome of an election, it’s important to realize the cumulative affect voters have.