Quiz on Political Engagement in Democratic Societies

What is the definition of political engagement according to the text?

• Being a member of a political party

• Voting in elections

• Participating in protests only

• Engaging in activities to influence society's functioning

Which form of political engagement involves adhering to a political party, union, or association?

• Voting

• Militancy

• Boycotting

• Consuming ethically

What is the term used for individuals who benefit from collective action without contributing to it?

• Free riders

• Activists

• Volunteers

• Sympathizers

Which type of incentive involves rewarding individuals who actively participate in collective action?

• Selective incentives

• Symbolic rewards

• Negative incentives

• Monetary rewards

What is the paradox of collective action described in the text?

• Individuals always benefit from collective action

• Collective action is always successful

• Some individuals free ride on collective efforts

• Collective action is easy to organize

Which element of political engagement involves the context of the political system?

• Opportunity structure

• Selective incentives

• Symbolic rewards

• Negative incentives

What is the purpose of using selective incentives in collective action?

• To discourage all forms of engagement

• To promote individualism

• To reward non-participants

• To punish free riders

Which factor influences the success or failure of a social movement according to the text?

• The absence of media support

• The degree of political system openness

• The number of free riders

• The lack of symbolic rewards

What is the main goal of inciting individuals to engage in collective action?

• To discourage participation

• To increase government control

• To promote individual interests

• To prevent free riding behavior

Which form of political engagement involves modifying societal functioning through consumption choices?

• Militancy

• Voting

• Joining a political party

• Boycotting