The correct answers
1)Which of the following is a fair evaluation of the methods of participation?(1 point)
Responses
Small group action is always more effective than large group action.
Small group action is always more effective than large group action.
Social movements have yet to produce lasting change in society.
Social movements have yet to produce lasting change in society.
Collective action usually makes more of an impact than individual action.
Collective action usually makes more of an impact than individual action.
Campaign contributions are the only form of effective action.
2)Which of the following is a key distinction between a political party and an interest group?(1 point)
Responses
Political parties lobby government officials, while interest groups do not.
Political parties lobby government officials, while interest groups do not.
Political parties attempt to influence public policy, while interest groups are largely unorganized.
Political parties attempt to influence public policy, while interest groups are largely unorganized.
Political parties are largely unorganized, while interest groups are organized.
Political parties are largely unorganized, while interest groups are organized.
Political parties nominate candidates for office, while interest groups do not.
3)Which of the following is an accurate evaluation of the impact of money generated by citizen activism?(1 point)
Responses
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in changing electoral outcomes.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in changing electoral outcomes.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in changing how members of Congress vote.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in changing how members of Congress vote.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in deciding which demonstrations receive coverage.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in deciding which demonstrations receive coverage.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in controlling the news cycle.
Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in controlling the news cycle.
4)Which of the following is an accurate evaluation of citizens’ support of civil institutions through political participation?(1 point)
Responses
Effective participation is most often with a large group of citizens.
Effective participation is most often with a large group of citizens.
Effective participation is almost always through linkage institutions.
Effective participation is almost always through linkage institutions.
Effective participation is primarily through the media.
Effective participation is primarily through the media.
Effective participation is only through interest groups.
5)Identify one method used by individuals to influence public policy.(1 point)
Responses
voting for a national referendum to establish national public policy
voting for a national referendum to establish national public policy
voting for the representatives who best represent their needs
voting for the representatives who best represent their needs
making an advertisement for their public policy
making an advertisement for their public policy
funding research to inform government about a political action or policy
funding research to inform government about a political action or policy
The correct answers are:
1) Collective action usually makes more of an impact than individual action.
2) Political parties attempt to influence public policy, while interest groups are largely unorganized.
3) Money generated by citizen activism can be very effective in changing electoral outcomes.
4) Effective participation is most often with a large group of citizens.
5) Voting for the representatives who best represent their needs.