Which situation would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation apex

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The responses of 1,404 women and 386 men to a probability sample survey of political attitudes and participation in Northern Ireland are reported. A broad definition of political activity is employed that includes personal assertiveness in personal relationships. The results reveal women by and large to be less involved politically and more passive than men. For women, the arena for political discussion is centered among family relationships; while for men most political discussions take place with friends or workmates. The responses of women and men, however, resemble each other more than they diverge in that the majorities of both sexes see themselves as apathetic and ineffectual in terms of personal assertiveness in political discussions. Multivariate regression analyses disclose the relatively minor significance of gender in comparison to other factors in determining one's personal political efficacy. The variety of types of activity, and age, are clearly of more significance than gender in determining the level of political discussion, persuasiveness of influence within marriage. The results provide a cautionary tale about the perils of adopting an "over-gendered" conception of political behavior.

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3) Which item completes the list?Agree to serve on a jury if selectedPay taxes to the governmentObey laws

4) Which action is a legal as well as an ethical obligation of American citizens?

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5)Which statement correctly summarizes why civic participation is important in a democracy?

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6) Which situation wouldmostlikely result from citizens engaging in civic participation?\Their representatives would begin to vote in a way that reflects their desiresCitizens have more say in political changes.

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7) Which statement reflects a citizen's need to increase his or her civic participation?I don't feel like my representatives vote the way I want them to.""My senator's votes don't reflect my views."

participation? O A. Citizens participate more on juries. O B. Citizens' representatives in Congress are voted out. O C. Citizens make a difference in public policy. O D. New people begin to run for public office. None

The correct answer is C) Citizens make a difference in public policy.The situation that would most likely result from citizens engaging in civic participation is "Citizens make a difference in public policy."This statement is correct because citizens' participation in public affairs means better results for the community. On the other hand, if citizens asr "passive" and do not like to get involved in civic participation, they are letting wrong decisions to affect them. That is why citizens have to evaluate the job of their representatives and government officials and pressure them to deliver the proper results they promised during the campaigns.

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