> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://makerdao.daogov.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://makerdao.daogov.info/title/exercise-overview/exercise-1.md).

# Exercise 1: Understand and Choose Stakeholder Roles in MakerDAO

## Objective

Choosing and understanding your role in collective decision-making in MakerDAO.

## Steps

1. Each group identifies  **2-3 preferred stakeholder roles** in MakerDAO.
   1. Submit your group's preferences via [Group's Role Assignment](/title/exercise-overview/exercise-1/groups-role-assignment.md#survey-for-groups-role-preferences)
   2. The results are posted in [Group's Role Assignment](/title/exercise-overview/exercise-1/groups-role-assignment.md#groups-assigned-roles). 
   3. Your group will assume the same role throughout the exercises. 
2. Familiarize with assigned roles using available data from: 
   * [Maker Governance Portal](https://vote.makerdao.com/)
     * [Polls (i.e., proposals)](https://vote.makerdao.com/polling)
     * [Delegates](https://vote.makerdao.com/delegates)
   * [Community forum posts](https://forum.makerdao.com/)
   * [Governance dashboard ](https://governance-metrics-dashboard.vercel.app/)
   * Other relevant data sources

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