Ch.3 Advocacy Review

What is the main goal of advocacy?

• To enforce laws

• To persuade others to support a cause

• To avoid conflict

• To silence opponents

Which two skills are most important for effective advocacy?

• Listening & clear communication

• Silence & waiting

• Anger & shouting

• Ignoring & persistence

What should effective advocates use instead of just emotions?

• Facts and reasoning

• Rumors and gossip

• Threats and intimidation

• Loud voices

What does persistence mean for an advocate?

• Quitting when it’s hard

• Staying committed to the cause

• Remaining silent

• Changing topics

Who are lobbyists?

• Judges who hear cases

• Lawmakers who write bills

• People who influence lawmakers

• Voters who register

Which is an example of direct lobbying?

• Organizing a public protest

• Meeting with lawmakers to argue for a bill

• Posting opinions online

• Writing in a personal journal

Which is an example of indirect lobbying?

• Speaking directly to a senator

• Testifying before Congress

• Encouraging citizens to pressure lawmakers

• Writing the text of a bill

One advantage of lobbying is that it provides lawmakers with what?

• Money

• Information

• Entertainment

• Secrecy

One criticism of lobbying is that it favors groups with more __________.

• Money

• Friends

• Knowledge

• Volunteers

How do disclosure laws regulate lobbying?

• By banning all lobbying

• By requiring lobbyists to register and report

• By allowing only senators to lobby

• By limiting protests