Why is civic and political engagement important?

It allows individuals to have a voice in government decisions

What is a characteristic of representative democracy?

Government controlled by elected representatives

What is one way individuals can educate themselves on important issues and events?

Read about important issues and events

Who is most likely to be engaged with their government?

Wealthier, older, more highly educated citizens

What are some government services provided to society?

Free public education, police and fire services, mail delivery

What factors influence government policy?

Public opinion, interest groups, economic conditions

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Why is civic and political engagement important?
It helps individuals gain power and control
It promotes inequality and injustice
It is not important
It allows individuals to have a voice in government decisions
2
How much influence do ordinary people have on government decisions?
None at all
A significant amount
Limited influence
Complete control
3
What is one way individuals can engage in civic and political engagement?
Complain to their friends
Volunteer in the community
Stay at home and do nothing
Watch TV
4
What is a characteristic of representative democracy?
Government controlled by elected representatives
Government controlled by the media
Government controlled by a small group of people
Government controlled by the military
5
What is one way individuals can educate themselves on important issues and events?
Listen to music
Read about important issues and events
Ignore the new
Ignore important issues and events
6
What is one factor that can influence government policy?
The weather
The stock market
The price of coffee
Public opinion
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What is one way individuals can influence government decisions?
Watch TV
File a complaint at city hall
Complain to their friends
Ignore government decisions
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Who is most likely to be engaged with their government?
Younger, less wealthy people
People who don't have intense preferences about an issue
People who are not citizens
Wealthier, older, more highly educated citizens
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What is the role of government in providing stability?
To promote inequality and injustice
To encourage rebellion and revolution
To create chaos and unrest
To maintain order and security
10
What are some government services provided to society?
Free public education, police and fire services, mail delivery
Free entertainment, travel discounts, shopping vouchers
Free healthcare, public transportation, internet access
Free housing, food assistance, job placement
11
What factors influence government policy?
Old People
Public opinion, interest groups, economic conditions
Celebrity endorsements, social media trends, popular culture
Weather, fashion trends, sports events
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What is one demographic factor that can influence political engagement?
Height
Home town
Age
Favorite color
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What is one way individuals can engage with government?
Watch a political rally on TV
Read about a political rally in the news
Ignore political rallies
Attend a political rally

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