People with NIMBY ("not-in-my-backyard") syndrome take which of the following stances on civic engagement?
A. They often participate in an attempt to expand government authority.
B. They often participate, but form narrow ideological positions.
C. They never participate until directly threatened by government action or inaction.
D. They rarely participate, viewing government as corrupt and ineffective.
E. They often participate in an attempt to limit government authority.
Answer: C
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