In a survey of college students, the Intercollegiate Studies Association found that the best predictor of a student's later part
icipation in the nation's civic and political life is: Select one:
a. a college degree.
b. a solid understanding of public affairs.
c. participation in student government.
d. participation in Greek life.
e. attending a school with a residential campus versus a "commuter" campus.
<em>The correct option is b. a solid understanding of public affairs</em>
Explanation:
In order to lead a better civic and political life, a person must have knowledge about public affairs going on in the world. A person who has better knowledge of public affairs has a better understanding of how other politicians are working for the public and what steps should be taken to lead a successful political career. By having a thorough knowledge of public affairs, a practitioner is believed to build a strong career in politics.
He believed that the element that the Greeks called earth naturally fell toward the center of the universe, which meant it would all have become part of our central earth.
The Citizenship competencies are the grouping of cognitive, emotional and communicative abilities, knowledge and attitudes that together enable each citizen to act in a constructive manner in a democratic society.