Political participation aims to influence the decisions and policies made by government authorities.

Volunteering for a political campaign is typically considered an act of political activism rather than political participation.

Lobbying involves contacting elected officials to influence their decisions on specific policies or issues.

Grassroots organizing aims to promote social change by mobilizing individuals and communities to take action on specific issues.

Political ideology is not a direct determinant of political participation, as individuals with different ideologies may participate in politics in various ways.

Electoral participation refers to the act of running for elected office or voting in elections.

Advocacy aims to influence public opinion and raise awareness about a particular issue or cause.

Donating to a political party is not considered a direct form of electoral participation, as it does not involve voting or running for office.

Petitioning involves signing a document to express support for a particular cause or issue, often with the aim of influencing government decisions.

High levels of education are generally associated with increased political participation, not decreased participation.

Political activism aims to promote social change by raising awareness, influencing government policies, and mobilizing support for specific causes.

Volunteering for a political campaign is typically considered an act of political participation rather than political activism.

Boycotting involves refusing to purchase products or services from a company as a form of protest against its practices or policies.

Lobbying elected officials is typically considered an act of political participation rather than grassroots organizing.

Community organizing aims to promote social change by mobilizing individuals and communities to take action on specific issues.