Question

1. which of the following is a characteristic of civic skills? a. focusing solely on personal interests b. engaging actively in community affairs c. avoiding community interaction d. reducing public participation 11. which of the following is a major concern related to super pacs? a. they are heavily restricted by the fec b. they may lead to an imbalance in political influence c. they are too transparent d. they cannot raise enough money 12. what is a key ethical concern regarding super pacs? a. they do not have enough influence in elections b. they are too transparent in their activities c. they are limited to small donations d. they allow wealthy donors to have disproportionate influence

Explanation:

1. Civic - skills involve active participation in community and public - life. Focusing solely on personal interests, avoiding community interaction, and reducing public participation are not characteristics of civic skills. Engaging actively in community affairs is a key characteristic.
2. Super PACs can raise and spend large amounts of money, and a major concern is that they may lead to an imbalance in political influence as wealthy donors can contribute large sums. They are not heavily restricted by the FEC in terms of fundraising and spending, and transparency is not the main concern. Also, they are able to raise significant amounts of money.
3. A key ethical concern regarding Super PACs is that they allow wealthy donors to have disproportionate influence in elections due to their ability to accept large donations and spend freely on political campaigns.

Answer:

1. B. Engaging actively in community affairs
2. B. They may lead to an imbalance in political influence
3. D. They allow wealthy donors to have disproportionate influence