What is civic participation, and why is it essential in a democracy?
Unit 3 Test: Civic Participation

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Civic participation is the active engagement of citizens in their community's political and civic life, essential for empowering individuals, ensuring diverse voices are heard, and fostering accountability in a democracy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Explain the roles and purposes of interest groups, PACs, lobbyists, citizens, business industry, political parties, public opinion, and media in influencing governmental decisions and policies.
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Interest groups, PACs, lobbyists, citizens, business industries, political parties, public opinion, and media all play significant roles in influencing governmental decisions and policies.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does civic participation strengthen the relationship between citizens and their government?
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Civic participation strengthens the relationship by enhancing communication, trust, and collaboration between citizens and their government.
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What role does social media play in modern civic participation, and what are the benefits and potential drawbacks of using it for political engagement?
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Social media plays a crucial role in modern civic participation by enhancing communication and engagement, with benefits like increased awareness and reach, but also drawbacks such as misinformation and polarization.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the ethical responsibilities of citizens when it comes to civic participation?
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Citizens should be informed, vote, engage in discussions, respect diverse opinions, and advocate for the common good.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of public opinion polls in a democracy? Options: To guarantee that politicians will act according to public opinion, To limit the influence of public opinion on government policies, To predict election results with 100% accuracy, To measure the opinions of the population on various issues and inform political decisions
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To measure the opinions of the population on various issues and inform political decisions
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which of the following is a concern about the power of interest groups in politics? Options: They help improve voter turnout, They give a voice to underrepresented groups, They can lead to unequal influence, favoring wealthier or more organized groups, By controlling the flow of news and restricting access to information
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They can lead to unequal influence, favoring wealthier or more organized groups
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