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If you feel overwhelmed and frustrated by our government leaders and apathetic about your own partisan destiny, there is a way out of your political malaise.

Here are 7 simple steps you can take to refresh yourself and participate in our democratic republic.

7 Steps

1. Register

2. Learn

3. Vote

4. Commit

5. Engage

6. Lobby

7. Run

Register to vote

Show up. There are 45 million unregistered eligible voters in the country. Don't be one of them. If you're eligible to vote, register. 215 million US voters can't be wrong. Locate the registrar of voters in your state or county. Fill in the form.

Tip: An absentee ballot makes things simple and easy.

Time: 1 hour Frequency: Once Cost: Free[1]

Learn

Get informed and stay informed. Find out who your congressman is, your assemblyman, your senators, your mayor. Go to their websites. Get on their email lists and follow their progress. Follow other political websites. Read political and opinion articles in major respected newspapers, listen to talk radio, watch cable and network TV debates.

Tip: Compare and contrast information sources.

Time: 4 hours Frequency: Once a year Cost: $50

Vote

Make a decision. Choose. Vote in every election you qualify for. Read the campaign materials and gather independent non-partisan information. Read the candidates statements so you are as informed as possible. Then vote. Vote for the best candidate, not the ticket, not the party. Remember, voting is private. If you have an absentee ballot, you can vote ahead of Election Day without looking for a polling station or disrupting your life.

Tip: Think for yourself.

Time: 2 hours Frequency: Every 2 years Cost: Free

Commit

Put your money where your mouth is. Make a small donation to your Congressman's campaign. $5-20 is fine. If you believe in what he is doing, support his campaign. If you don't, support the opponent or challenger. Remember, donations are public information. Follow the rules.

Tip: Donate small amounts to several candidates.

Time: 1 hour Frequency: Every 2 years Cost: $20