Grassroot movements

The policy or action of using individual campaigning to bring about political or social change.

• Activism

• Advocacy

• Grassroots actions

• Reforms

Which efforts are typical for grassroots actions?

• Parents and students come together to advocate for increased funding for schools.

• Residents and local leaders in a town prepare a petition to demand more clinics in the neighbourhood.

• A company donates to environmental causes to solve a local issues regarding air pollution.

• A global ngo runs an awereness campaign to tackle the issue of energy poverty.

What are the methods to engage people grassroots movements may use?

• publishing petitions

• global partnerships with well-established organizations

• high-profile campaigns on TV and in the press

• posting dispatches about most recent actions on social media platforms

One common goal of grassroots efforts is to _________ policymakers by encouraging public engagement.

• make

• mobilize

• advocate

• meet

When community members reach out to their representatives to advocate for specific actions, it is often referred to as "__________".

• inside lobbying

• advocacy

• ouside lobbying