Recognize the promises of change made by our presidency and observe their actions to see if change is still occurring in our government. Inevitably, the things that happen around us; although it does not happen to us directly, affect us in one way or another. The more informed one stays, the easier it will be to form their own opinions on important issues happening in the world. For example, the next elections. In order to vote for our next president, we as a people must stay connected and informed. Politics is very important. Many laws are passed and very few people learn about the new changes made with little or no input from Americans, laws that Americans will be forced to follow. In the Grant Park victory speech, Barack Obama said: "Even as we stand here tonight, we know that there are courageous Americans...who are risking their lives for us." » (688). It is a civil duty to do your part as an American citizen in the government system. Soldiers fight battles to maintain this freedom. Many other countries that do not enjoy our freedom envy the American way of life. Therefore, everyone has the right to have a say in what the government does. American citizens should know why soldiers are fighting and if they don't.