GCECivic EducationPolitical Apathy and Participation2022

Which of the following statements most accurately explains the relationship between poverty and political apathy?

APoverty increases political participation because the poor have more grievances to express
BPoverty has no relationship with political participation as voting is free
CPoverty can deepen political apathy when citizens believe political engagement will not improve their economic conditionCORRECT
DPoverty reduces political apathy because poor citizens are more likely to seek government patronage
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The relationship between poverty and political apathy is complex, but research and civic education scholarship indicate that when citizens are trapped in poverty and perceive that political processes are controlled by elites who do not serve their interests, a sense of helplessness and alienation sets in, deepening apathy. While poverty can motivate some to seek patronage or voice grievances, the dominant effect in many developing democracies like Nigeria is disengagement driven by perceived futility of participation.
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