
Understanding Civics and Power

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10th Grade - University
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the speaker believe civics is often perceived as boring?
It is not relevant to modern life.
It lacks practical applications.
It is seen as virtuous but uninteresting.
It is associated with complex legal terms.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the speaker's definition of power?
The capacity to make others do what you want.
The influence over public opinion.
The ability to control resources.
The authority to enforce laws.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a consequence of power illiteracy according to the speaker?
More equitable distribution of resources.
Greater transparency in government.
Disproportionate influence by a few.
Increased civic engagement.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker suggest is necessary to address civic disengagement?
Reimagining civics as the teaching of power.
Increased funding for education.
Stricter government regulations.
More political parties.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the speaker emphasize the city as an arena for practicing power?
Cities have less political interference.
Cities are where power dynamics are most visible.
Local issues are easier to solve.
Cities have more resources than national governments.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What example does the speaker give of civic engagement in Boulder, Colorado?
A local arts festival.
A new public transportation system.
A community garden initiative.
A publicly owned utility replacing a private power company.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'Machine' at the University of Alabama?
A local business group.
A sports team.
A campus political organization.
A student-run newspaper.
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