Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Which among the following cannot be reckoned as, or associated with, political participation?
ACitizens' attitudes, perceptions, knowledge or interest in politics
BElectoral activities such as voting and campaigning individually or collectively
CThe activities of professionals such as government officials, party officials and candidates
DBoth (A) and (C) ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Both (A) and (C) — Both attitudes alone and professionals' activities fall outside participation, so the answer is both A and C.
Explanation
★Both attitudes alone and professionals' activities fall outside participation, so the answer is both A and C.
★Political participation means voluntary activity by ordinary citizens to influence politics.
★Mere attitudes or interest are passive and are not participation by themselves.
★The official duties of professionals are part of their job, not citizen participation.
★Genuine participation lies in acts like voting and campaigning.
★So both A and C cannot be reckoned as political participation.
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