The correct answer is A) submit petitions, C) they can lobbying government officials, and D)they can protest government actions.
People individually or in association with others bring their influence to bear on government in ways other than voting on elections by submitting petitions, by lobbying government officials, and by protesting government actions.
Citizens have the freedom of association and can express themselves alone or collectively. When in need, people can contact their government officials or representatives. There is no need to wait until the next election. People can submit petitions, they can lobbying government officials, and they can protest government actions.