Question 1

What type of activities refers to attending a political meeting or a rally, making momentary contributions or contracting a public officer?

Accepted Answer

Transitional activities involve participating in political activities without being directly involved in the political process, such as attending political meetings or rallies, making momentary contributions, or contacting a public officer.

Question 2

What type of activities refers to when one tries to influence another into voting in favor of a certain person or party, thus initiating a political discussion?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Consider the following statements about the characteristics of Political participation:
(i) Political participation is not just mere interest in politics
(ii) It is something voluntary
(iii) It concerns activities in governments and politics and not any particular phase and any specific level or area of governance.
(iv) Participation is directly related to the quality of democracy.
Which of the above statements is/are true?

Accepted Answer

All statements are true regarding the characteristics of political participation. It goes beyond mere interest, is voluntary, encompasses a wide range of activities at all levels of governance, and is directly related to the quality of democracy.

Question 4

A: The dominant model of Political participation is Civic Voluntarism by Verba which is based on the socio-economic model of participation.
B: According to this proponents, people who are better educated and more affluent belonging to not below the middle class are likely to be participants.

Accepted Answer

The Civic Voluntarism Model, developed by Sidney Verba and his colleagues, indeed posits that individuals with higher socioeconomic status (i.e., those who are better educated and more affluent) are more likely to participate in political activities. This model suggests that resources such as time, money, and civic skills, which are unevenly distributed across the population, facilitate political participation. Thus, B correctly explains A.

Question 5

A: all forms of participation are not considered to be political participation
B: Only when an action is intended to influence the decision making of the government, it may be called political participation.

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true. Political participation involves actions intended to influence government decision-making. Not all forms of participation, such as social or community activities, are considered political unless they aim to affect government policies or decisions.

Question 6

A: Almond and Verba believe that the study of political participation is an extension to the study of political socialization.
B: According to them, political socialization is a process referring to a certain phase of citizen behavior which forces them to get precluded in the political system of the state.

Accepted Answer

Almond and Verba's work indeed views the study of political participation as an extension of the study of political socialization, emphasizing how individuals learn and internalize political culture and behaviors. However, political socialization is more broadly about how individuals learn and acquire political norms and values throughout their lives, not just a phase that precludes them from the political system.

Question 7

Political participation classified in terms of purpose is of two types. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Political participation is classified as instrumental and expressive in terms of purpose. Instrumental participation is aimed at achieving a specific goal or outcome, such as voting to support a particular candidate or policy. Expressive participation, on the other hand, is motivated by the desire to express one's views or allegiance, such as attending a political rally or wearing a political badge, without the primary aim of influencing an outcome.

Question 8

Parties classified on the basis of rigidity are of two types. What are they?

Accepted Answer

Parties classified on the basis of rigidity are pragmatic and ideological. Pragmatic parties are flexible and adapt to changing circumstances, while ideological parties strictly adhere to a set of principles.

Question 9

What type of parties seeks to accommodate as many groups as possible in order to
Win an electoral majority?

Accepted Answer

Pragmatic parties aim to win elections by appealing to a broad range of voters, often by accommodating diverse groups and interests.

Question 10

In which country did the pressure group originated?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Who was the first to use the term 'Pressure Group' in his book?

Accepted Answer

Peter Odegard is credited with first using the term 'Pressure Group' in his book, reflecting his contributions to the study of political science and interest groups.

Question 12

An understanding of group theory relies on illustrations rendered by three schools. They are:

Accepted Answer

The Pluralist School, Corporatist School, and the New Right School are three key perspectives in group theory that illustrate different understandings of how groups operate and influence political processes. The Pluralist School emphasizes the role of multiple competing groups in a democratic society, the Corporatist School focuses on the integration of interest groups into the governmental process, and the New Right School critiques the influence of certain groups on politics, often from a conservative standpoint.

Question 13

Which school denounced the idea of state as a monolithic entity, on the contrary
Viewed political power as fragmented and wisely dispersed?

Accepted Answer

The Pluralist School views political power as fragmented and dispersed among many different groups and interests in society, rather than being concentrated in a single, monolithic state entity. This perspective emphasizes the diversity of power sources and the competition among various groups to influence policy and decision-making.

Question 14

Which school seeks to identify the interaction between group and state in industrialized society?

Accepted Answer

The Corporatist school focuses on the interaction between groups (such as business, labor, and government agencies) and the state, particularly in the context of industrialized societies. It examines how these interactions shape policy and governance.

Question 15

Which school focuses on the preponderance of pressure groups in society?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Scholars identify three major typologies of pressure groups on the basis of

Accepted Answer

Scholars categorize pressure groups based on interest content, organizational form, and type of membership, as these elements capture the essence of how these groups are structured and operate.

Question 17

Which of the following is not included in Olson classification of groups?

Accepted Answer

Olson's classification of groups in his theory of collective action primarily includes small, intermediate, and large groups, but does not use the term "anomic" to classify groups. "Anomic" is more closely associated with Durkheim's work on societal cohesion and normlessness.

Question 18

What type of groups is seen to use militant and violent means?

Accepted Answer

Anomic interest groups are often seen using militant and violent means, especially when they spontaneously form in response to a sudden societal shock or failure, lacking formal organization.

Question 19

What type of group is formed on the basis of adherence to certain traditional norms or norms grown out of religious, regional, racial and ethnic loyalties?

Accepted Answer

Non associational groups are formed based on common interests or identities, such as religious, regional, racial, and ethnic affiliations, rather than formal membership or organizational structures.

Question 20

What type of group operates within the framework of formal institution like political
Parties?

Accepted Answer

Institutional interest groups operate within the framework of formal institutions, such as political parties, government agencies, or business corporations. They are typically part of the structure of these organizations and work to influence policy or decisions from within.

Quiz 6: Political Participation and Pressure Groups