Types of Civic Engagement

Question 1

Any activity devoted to influencing government action by affecting decision making or who is elected

Answer 1

Political enagagement

Question 2

Any activity devoted to influencing an issue of legitimate public concern with consideration of the impact on democracy

Answer 2

Civic engagement

Question 3

What is learned through informal and formal education and socialization, key events that occur while and individual is coming of age, long-term trends that lead new generations to reach adulthood in different circumstances from prior ones (social, cultural, economic, political)

Answer 3

3 influences that create distinct generational perspectives

Question 4

Age differences that persist through time

Answer 4

Generational effect

Question 5

Age differences that are due to place in the life cycle and are subject to change

Answer 5

Life cycle effect