3.3 Political Participation

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    • What is the definition of political participation?
      Influence political process
    • What is an example of non-institutional political participation?
      Protests
    • Non-institutional participation aims to pressure or change policies through public pressure
    • Match the type of participation with its characteristic:
      Institutional ↔️ Governed by laws
      Non-Institutional ↔️ Less regulated
    • Which age group generally participates more in politics?
      Older individuals
    • Education increases political participation because it informs individuals about political issues and processes
    • People with higher socioeconomic status tend to participate more actively in politics.

      True
    • Political participation includes activities such as voting, campaigning, and protesting.

      True
    • Higher socioeconomic status is associated with greater political participation.
      True
    • Germany has a mixed-member proportional electoral system and high voter turnout.

      True
    • What type of political participation are social movements considered?
      Non-institutional
    • How do social movements raise awareness about issues?
      Mobilizing public support
    • Match the social movement with its impact:
      Civil Rights Movement (US) ↔️ Helped end segregation
      Women's Suffrage Movement ↔️ Secured women's voting rights
      Environmental Movement ↔️ Addressed climate change
      LGBTQ+ Rights Movement ↔️ Legalized same-sex marriage
    • Which social movement secured the right for women to vote in many countries?
      Women's Suffrage Movement
    • Steps in how social movements shape the political landscape
      1️⃣ Amplify citizen voices
      2️⃣ Challenge the status quo
      3️⃣ Contribute to shaping policies
    • Greater citizen involvement can pressure policymakers to address important issues

      True
    • Political participation encompasses activities individuals undertake to influence or shape the political process
    • Match the type of participation with its definition:
      Institutional ↔️ Engaging with government through established channels
      Non-Institutional ↔️ Actions outside formal government channels
    • What is an example of institutional political participation?
      Voting
    • Socioeconomic status influences political participation.
      True
    • Historically, women have participated less in politics than men.

      True
    • Education is strongly correlated with increased political participation
    • Match the factor with its relationship to political participation:
      Socioeconomic Status ↔️ Higher status → Greater participation
      Education ↔️ Higher education → Greater participation
      Age ↔️ Older age → Greater participation
      Gender ↔️ Women → Historically lower participation, narrowing gap
    • Institutional participation involves activities within established legal and political frameworks
    • Social movements are a form of non-institutional political participation
    • Social movements operate outside formal government structures
    • Social movements apply pressure through protests and boycotts
    • What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the US?
      End segregation
    • The Environmental Movement influenced policies to address climate change
      True
    • What are the primary ways political participation impacts government?
      Accountability, influence, governance
    • Why is active political participation vital for a healthy democracy?
      Ensures government responsiveness
    • Institutional participation involves activities within established legal frameworks.
      True
    • Non-institutional participation is always governed by laws and regulations.
      False
    • Protests are an example of non-institutional political participation
    • Higher levels of education are strongly correlated with increased political participation
    • What is the relationship between socioeconomic status and political participation?
      Higher status → Greater participation
    • Historically, women have participated less in politics than men
    • Order the countries by their electoral systems from mixed-member proportional to first-past-the-post:
      1️⃣ Germany
      2️⃣ India
      3️⃣ United States
    • Non-institutional participation includes actions such as boycotts and strikes.

      True
    • Older individuals generally participate more in politics due to their experience and resources