Question 1

The shared purpose of social movements and individual actions is to

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Question 2

According to recent election data, the number of eligible voters who chose to participate in the national elections dropped from 58.2% in 2012 to 38.6% in 2014.This data could be used as evidence of a decline in which of the following?

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The given data shows a decline in the percentage of eligible voters who participated in national elections. This indicates a decrease in voter turnout, making option A the correct choice. The other options (B, C, D) may also be affected by this decline, but the given data specifically points towards a decrease in voter turnout.

Question 3

Which of the following groups would most likely be considered voting eligible?

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According to the United States Constitution, U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old and reside within the country are eligible to vote in federal elections. Therefore, option D - U.S. residents 18 years or older - would be most likely to be considered eligible to vote. Option A pertains to individuals who have not established residency, indicating that they are not legal residents and hence, not eligible to vote. Option B - undocumented Americans - refers to individuals who are not legally authorized to reside in the country, making them ineligible to vote. Option C - those convicted of serious felonies - depends on the state laws as some states impose voting restrictions on felons.

Question 4

According to Senator McCaskill, colleges and universities that fail to respond to sexual assault complaints on their campuses are in violation of

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Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. This includes addressing sexual violence and harassment on college and university campuses. Senator McCaskill's statement suggests that failure to adequately respond to sexual assault complaints violates Title IX.

Question 5

What objects did Emma Sulkowicz and other students carry in response to sexual violence on college campuses?

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Emma Sulkowicz and other students carried mattresses in response to sexual violence on college campuses as part of a performance art piece called "Carry That Weight." The mattresses represented the burden carried by survivors of sexual assault and the lack of support from their universities.

Question 6

A group of individuals that comes together to make social or political changes and to place issues and ideas on the political agenda would best be described as a

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A social movement is a group of individuals who come together to bring about social or political change and to bring certain issues and ideas to the forefront of the political agenda. Social movements can take many different forms and can range from grassroots organizations to more established groups and institutions. These movements can be focused on a variety of issues, such as human rights, environmental protection, or economic justice, and they can take place at the local, national, or international levels.

Question 7

According to recent data, which of the following countries has the highest percentage of respondents who reported they participated in a political campaign?

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The United States often shows higher levels of political engagement in various forms compared to many other countries, including those listed. Participation in political campaigns is a form of political engagement where the U.S. has seen significant activity, especially during election seasons.

Question 8

On what basis did Anthony Downs consider the decision not to vote a "rational one"?

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Downs considered the decision not to vote rational based on the time commitment and intellectual effort required to make an informed decision, suggesting that for some individuals, the perceived benefits do not outweigh these costs.

Question 9

In its immediate response to the Carry That Weight activities of Emma Sulkowicz and others, Columbia University chose to

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Columbia University responded to the Carry That Weight activities by charging students up to $1,500 in "cleanup fees" for damages related to the protests.

Question 10

Based on 2014 electoral participation rates, the United States was ranked ______ in comparison to other democratic nations.

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The United States was ranked toward the bottom in comparison to other democratic nations in terms of electoral participation rates in 2014. Only 36.4% of eligible voters participated in the midterm elections, which is significantly lower than other countries with compulsory voting or higher rates of voter turnout.

Question 11

In 2014, slightly less than ______% of voting-age Americans showed up at the polls.

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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, voter turnout in the 2014 midterm elections was around 36%. Therefore, the closest answer choice is D, which is 40%.

Question 12

The subject of sexual assault on campuses surfaced on the national stage in September 2014 when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden announced the formation of a national campaign on the issue called ______.

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden announced the formation of a national campaign called "It's On Us" in September 2014 to address the issue of sexual assault on campuses.

Question 13

When comparing voter turnout as a percentage of registered voters, the United States

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Question 14

At its earliest stages, Emma Sulkowicz's Carry That Weight project could best be classified as a/an

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Emma Sulkowicz's Carry That Weight project began as an individual act of political protest against sexual assault on college campuses.

Question 15

In February 2015, United States Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO)and 11 other senators introduced which of the following pieces of legislation as an immediate result of the Carry That Weight movement?

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The Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA) was introduced in February 2015 as a direct result of the Carry That Weight movement. It aimed to increase accountability for colleges and universities in addressing and preventing campus sexual violence.

Question 16

In which of the following ways did Emma Sulkowicz convert her private experiences into public political action?

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Emma Sulkowicz engaged in nontraditional political protest by carrying a mattress around campus to raise awareness about sexual assault and put pressure on the university to take action. This protest gained national attention and sparked a larger conversation about campus rape culture.

Question 17

According to data presented by the American National Election Study in 2012, citizens were most likely to do which of the following?

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Citizens were most likely to try to influence the voting patterns of others, as this is a common form of political participation that requires less commitment than working for a candidate or giving money.

Question 18

In addition to the time and effort involved, what other factor is cited by many experts when arguing for the rationality of not voting?

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Many experts argue that not voting is rational because there is often a small chance that any one person's vote will be decisive in any given election, so the time and effort spent on voting may not be worth it.

Question 19

The participatory activities of Emma Sulkowicz and others, along with the actions of elected officials in response to them, highlight the reality that

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The participatory activities of Emma Sulkowicz and others, along with the response of elected officials, demonstrate that it can be difficult to separate individual and group actions from political and electoral actions. This highlights the interconnectivity of these actions and the complex ways in which they can influence one another.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the political impact of the Carry That Weight project?

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The Carry That Weight project had a significant impact in terms of raising awareness and sparking conversations about sexual violence on college campuses. It gained national attention and elected officials took notice, introducing proposed legislation aimed at curbing sexual violence. While there may not have been immediate legislative action, the project's impact on political discourse was significant. Options A and D suggest no political impact, and B suggests an investigation rather than action.

Quiz 6: Political Participation