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Learning Target 1C: I can demonstrate advocacy skills in political or social action. (Ch. 7.5)
How engaged are most Americans? Political scientists have determined that most people fall into one of these four broad categories of civic engagement. Complete the Civic Engagement quiz and see which of the following categories you fall into.
Electoral specialists- This category includes those whose main engagement is through the election process. People in this group vote, volunteer in political campaigns, and try to persuade others to vote as well.
Civic Specialists- People in this group focus on improving their communities and helping others. They join local civic groups, support nonprofit organizations, and take part in fundraising activities for worthy causes.
Dual activists- This category is made up of people who engage in both electoral and civic activities. They may be found passing out leaflets in a political campaign one day and volunteering in a homeless shelter the next.
The Disengaged- This group is made up of people who are not significantly engaged in civic life. They don’t vote or pay attention to civic affairs.
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