Secure knowledge of availability and orientation is a prerequisite for reflective political action. Based on the experience horizon of your students, the democratic structures and political influence opportunities in the Federal Republic of Germany are explored. The clearly designed worksheets and the straightforward, motivating action guidelines enable your students to independently engage with topics such as school regulations, working in the municipal council, political parties, or social security. Each chapter concludes with a results consolidation, which is provided along with additional supplementary material and solutions on the accompanying CD.