USA rights and responsibilities

Question 1

Join a political party

Answer 1

A political party brings together people with the same political ideas. Citizens join the party that best represents their interests as voters.
US Citizens can join the Republican and Democratic party.

Question 2

Stand as a candidate for election

Answer 2

Citizens can stand as a candidate in the hopes of being elected to office.
Citizens wish to be elected so they can influence decision making.

Citizens can stand as candidate for President, Member of the House of Representatives, Senator or Mayor.