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What should be the student’s next step for activism?

A
seeing how activism relates to community building
B
connecting with people inside the local government
C
building relationships with local recycling companies to encourage policy changes
D
figuring out what the community cares about
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What makes PACs different from most other advocacy groups?

A
They are not expected to turn a profit.
B
They focus on a specific issue that matters to their community.
C
They raise and spend money to defeat political opponents.
D
They are banned from engaging in political action and from making donations.
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What should the student do first when preparing to take action?

A
talk with his neighbors to see if they support a recycling program
B
contact the city to see about setting up a recycling program
C
educate his neighbors on the importance of recycling
D
look at recycling programs in other neighborhoods
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This is an example of activism because members of the grassroots organization are

A
focused on people rather than action.
B
using existing systems to make change.
C
taking action in their community.
D
engaging with local lawmakers.
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How is this an example of advocacy?

A
Members of the nonprofit are working outside of existing systems to make changes
B
Members of the nonprofit are focused on working with people to raise awareness.
C
Members of the nonprofit are focused on taking action.
D
Members of the nonprofit are taking part in a protest.
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How is this an example of activism?

A
The school district is listening to residents’ concerns.
B
Hunger strikers are focused on educating people about the issue.
C
A hunger strike is an example of working within existing systems.
D
A hunger strike is an example of an action.
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How is this an example of advocacy?

A
Students are engaging with the government to create a change in the system.
B
Students are engaging with their peers to act.
C
Students are engaging with their peers to disrupt school systems.
D
Students are disrupting the school day.
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How is this an example of activism?

A
Students are trying to support policy from outside an existing organization.
B
Students are taking action to call attention to an issue.
C
Students plan to talk with their principal about the issue.
D
Students are engaging with local politicians to solve the problem.
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Which statement best describes this situation?

A
Parents are practicing advocacy because they are working with people at the textbook company to make changes.
B
Parents are practicing activism because their actions are disrupting the textbook company.
C
Parents are practicing advocacy by engaging with the people who work at the textbook company.
D
Parents are practicing activism because they are focusing on working with the people at the textbook company.

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