Question

civics and political participation unit test
explain why nongovernmental organizations are essential for civil society. (1 point)
nongovernmental organizations only work on human rights issues involving race discrimination.
nongovernmental organizations are outside government and business spheres and seek the public good.
nongovernmental organizations promise to remain outside of government affairs.
nongovernmental organizations limit their membership to government and business for the public good

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: NGOs work on various issues, not just race - based human rights, so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 2: NGOs are independent of government and business. Their goal is the public good, which is crucial for civil society as they address needs not covered by government/business, so this is correct.
• Analyze Option 3: NGOs' essence is not just about staying out of government affairs but working for public good, so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 4: NGOs are not limited to government/business members; they are inclusive for public - good work, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Nongovernmental organizations are outside government and business spheres and seek the public good.