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Activism and Participation Quick Check
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Question
Which of the following is a fair evaluation of the methods of participation?(1 point)
Responses

Collective action usually makes more of an impact than individual action.
Collective action usually makes more of an impact than individual action.

Campaign contributions are the only form of effective action.
Campaign contributions are the only form of effective action.

Social movements have yet to produce lasting change in society.
Social movements have yet to produce lasting change in society.

Small group action is always more effective than large group action.
Small group action is always more effective than large group action.

Answer 1

"Collective action usually makes more of an impact than individual action."

Reason: Collective efforts pool resources, visibility, and pressure (protests, campaigns, organized lobbying) and therefore tend to produce larger-scale or more lasting policy and social change than isolated individual actions. The other choices are absolute or false.