Political Participation and Protest

What is the purpose of a peaceful protest?

• To raise awareness, attract media, and send a message to leaders

• To incite violence and chaos

• To overthrow the government

• To promote personal interests

Why did more Americans engage in protest activity than voting for much of U.S. history?

• Protest was seen as a more effective way to bring about change

• Voting was restricted to certain groups of people

• Protest was a requirement for citizenship

• Voting was considered a form of protest

What is the difference between a protest and a riot?

• A protest is a peaceful demonstration, while a riot involves violence and destruction

• A protest is organized by the government, while a riot is organized by citizens

• A protest is a form of electoral political participation, while a riot is a form of nonelectoral political participation

• There is no difference

Which of the following activities are considered forms of political participation?

• Voting, attending campaign events, contributing to campaigns, volunteering on campaigns, and working for political organizations

• Protests, demonstrations, and strikes

• Publicly supporting or opposing a candidate or campaign on social media

• All of the above

Why was suffrage restricted for much of U.S. history?

• To prevent certain groups of people from having a voice in politics

• To ensure fair and equal representation

• To encourage protest activity instead of voting

• To protect the rights of minority groups

What is the highest voter turnout in recent US history?

• 66 percent

• 52 percent

• 87 percent

• 71 percent

What is digital political participation?

• Activities designed to influence politics using the internet

• Activities that involve physical protests and demonstrations

• Activities that only involve voting

• Activities that are restricted to political organizations

Which country meddled in the 2026 US Presidential Election?

• North Korea

• China

• Russia

• Ukraine

"Political Echo Chambers" is a drawback to digital political participation.

• True

• False

Which of these terms describes what certain people without internet access experience when it comes to digital political participation?

• Information Restriction

• Political Divide

• Low Access

• The Digital Divide