Citizen Participation in Government

• Examine the role of civil society in the United States, how it affects policies and interacts with federal, state, and local governments;
• Learn about regulations governing civil society organizations in the United States;
• Explore how NGOs carry out organizational capacity-building and internal development programs;
• Examine how NGOs coordinate among each other and across sectors;
• Explore how government officials respond to constituents' needs,
• Consider the role of volunteerism and civic participation in the U.S.; and
• Explore the role of lobbyists in the U.S. and the methods they use.