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How is civic engagement defined?
How is civic engagement defined?
- A process that solely focuses on individual volunteerism
- A process that supports underrepresentation of groups in the government
- A process that excludes non-political actions
- A process in which people take collective action to address issues of public concern (correct)
What is the goal of civic engagement?
What is the goal of civic engagement?
- To address public concerns and promote the quality of the community (correct)
- To gain political power for specific groups
- To enforce strict regulations in the community
- To segregate communities based on beliefs
What can civic engagement encompass?
What can civic engagement encompass?
- Limiting involvement to electoral processes only
- Individual volunteerism, community engagement efforts, and government work (correct)
- Solely political actions to protect public values
- Exclusion of communities working together
What is one of the key reasons civic engagement is considered instrumental to democracy?
What is one of the key reasons civic engagement is considered instrumental to democracy?
What does underrepresentation of groups in the government lead to?
What does underrepresentation of groups in the government lead to?
Flashcards
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
A process where people work together to solve public issues.
Goal of Civic Engagement
Goal of Civic Engagement
To solve community problems and improve community life.
What Civic Engagement Includes
What Civic Engagement Includes
Includes volunteering, community projects, and government roles.
Civic Engagement and Democracy
Civic Engagement and Democracy
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Underrepresentation in Government
Underrepresentation in Government
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