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Political Participation and Occupation

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Which of the following is NOT a form of political participation?

  1. Voting

  2. Campaigning

  3. Lobbying

  4. Running for office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lobbying is a form of advocacy, not political participation.

Which of the following occupations is most likely to be associated with high levels of political participation?

  1. Lawyer

  2. Teacher

  3. Doctor

  4. Engineer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lawyers are more likely to be involved in politics than other professionals.

Which of the following occupations is most likely to be associated with low levels of political participation?

  1. Factory worker

  2. Retail worker

  3. Service worker

  4. Construction worker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Factory workers are less likely to be involved in politics than other workers.

Which of the following factors is most likely to increase an individual's level of political participation?

  1. Higher education

  2. Higher income

  3. More leisure time

  4. Stronger social networks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Higher education is associated with higher levels of political participation.

Which of the following factors is most likely to decrease an individual's level of political participation?

  1. Lower education

  2. Lower income

  3. Less leisure time

  4. Weaker social networks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lower education is associated with lower levels of political participation.

Which of the following is NOT a way that occupation can influence political participation?

  1. By providing resources

  2. By shaping attitudes and values

  3. By creating opportunities for participation

  4. By limiting opportunities for participation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Occupation does not provide resources for political participation.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can shape attitudes and values that influence political participation?

  1. By exposing individuals to different political perspectives

  2. By providing opportunities for individuals to develop political skills

  3. By creating a sense of political efficacy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can shape attitudes and values that influence political participation in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can create opportunities for political participation?

  1. By providing flexible work hours

  2. By offering paid time off for political activities

  3. By encouraging employees to volunteer for political campaigns

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can create opportunities for political participation in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can limit opportunities for political participation?

  1. By requiring employees to work long hours

  2. By offering no paid time off for political activities

  3. By discouraging employees from volunteering for political campaigns

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can limit opportunities for political participation in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can influence political participation through social networks?

  1. By providing opportunities for individuals to meet and interact with other politically active individuals

  2. By creating a sense of community and shared values among politically active individuals

  3. By providing information and resources about political issues and candidates

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can influence political participation through social networks in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can influence political participation through political culture?

  1. By shaping the values and beliefs that individuals hold about politics

  2. By creating a sense of political efficacy or powerlessness

  3. By providing opportunities for individuals to participate in politics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can influence political participation through political culture in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can influence political participation through political institutions?

  1. By providing opportunities for individuals to run for office

  2. By creating rules and regulations that govern political participation

  3. By providing resources and support for political parties and candidates

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can influence political participation through political institutions in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can influence political participation through economic resources?

  1. By providing individuals with the financial resources to participate in politics

  2. By creating opportunities for individuals to earn money through political activities

  3. By providing individuals with access to information and resources about politics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can influence political participation through economic resources in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can influence political participation through social status?

  1. By providing individuals with the social status to participate in politics

  2. By creating opportunities for individuals to interact with other politically active individuals

  3. By providing individuals with access to information and resources about politics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can influence political participation through social status in all of these ways.

Which of the following is a way that occupation can influence political participation through political skills?

  1. By providing individuals with the skills to participate in politics

  2. By creating opportunities for individuals to develop political skills

  3. By providing individuals with access to information and resources about politics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Occupation can influence political participation through political skills in all of these ways.

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