Civic Quote by Tom Tancredo

For a fledging democratic system to succeed, we need citizens who understand the procedures, believe in democratic rules and get personally involved.

— Friedrich Naumann

We need to understand that we as citizens and as a government in any community throughout this country have no more important obligation than…

— Colin Powell

An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.

— Thomas Jefferson

We need citizens who are less concerned about what their government can do for them, and more concerned about what they can do for…

— Warren G. Harding

Democracy requires an informed citizenry able to question its government.

— Richard N. Haass

Here's to democracy. May we get the government we deserve.

— Rick Mercer

Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.

— Rick Perry

We have to create more awareness around the importance of civic participation.

— Ashley Biden

From these activists we can learn a crucial lesson: without citizens creating the institutions necessary for facilitating the growth of public deliberation, democracy will…

— Kevin Mattson

Through democracy we can address the basic needs of the people, involve them as participants in planning and restore the authority of the government.

— Benazir Bhutto

“Democracy requires accountability and consent of the governed, which is only possible if citizens know what is being done in their name.”

— Glenn Greenwald

We need to find a way to empower citizens to make governments take notice.

— Ian Goldin