President Obama Answers a "Big Block of Cheese Day" Question

USCIS 100: 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

On February 22, 1837, President Jackson hosted an open house featuring a 1,400-pound block of cheese that sat in the main foyer of the White House. This original "Big Block of Cheese Day" opened the doors of the White House to thousands of citizens to interact with cabinet members and White House staff – and carve off a slice of the four foot by two foot thick slab of cheddar.

wh.gov: President Obama Answers a "Big Block of Cheese Day" Question

Backstage in Pittsburgh, President Obama participates in the first-ever virtual "Big Block of Cheese Day," a day long Q&A with White House officials on social media. From U.S. Steel's Irvin Plant, the President answered a question from Twitter. @RSpring72 asked, "Is there some way to press Congress to act on raising the minimum wage beyond the Exec Order?"

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USCIS 100: 55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper