Advocacy

Lobbying is a form of advocacy that applies to

• only school students

• the lawmaking process

•   charities

• governors only

Which amendment gave African-Americans the right to vote?

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

• 19th

Which of the following actions by citizens can be considered to be a part of the political process? (check all that apply).

• voting

• writing a letter to the Governor

• Signing a petition

• Volunteering for a local candidate at his/her campaign

The way to influence the lawmaking process by convincing legislators to introduce or vote against a bill.

• Media

• Propaganda

• Lobbying

• Referendum

True or False: Individuals like you, me, your parents, etc. can influence and help shape new legislation (laws).

• True

• False

Ideas for bills can come from:

• The President

• Congressmen

• Individuals and Interest Groups

• All of the Above

Which of the following actions by citizens can be considered to be a part of the political process?

• Voting

• Signing a Petition

• Writing a Letter to the Governor

• Volunteering for a local candidate and his/her campaign

What is the primary goal of advocacy in social studies?

• To influence public policy

• To entertain the public

• To create advertisements

• To sell products

Which of the following is a common method used in advocacy?

• Silent protest

• Public speaking

• Advertising

• Cooking

Who can be an advocate in a democratic society?

• Only elected officials

• Only lawyers

• Any citizen

• Only journalists