This course introduces AMAC members to the major public policy issues AMAC Action works on, the conservative principles behind those issues, and practical ways members can become informed, credible, and effective citizen advocates. Participants will learn how to understand the issues, communicate with elected officials, and take meaningful action at the local, state, and federal levels.
Course Curriculum
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What Is AMAC Action?
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Why Citizen Advocacy Matters
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How Laws and Legislative Offices Work: Understanding the Process Before You Advocate
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How to Contact Elected Officials: Communicating Clearly, Respectfully, and Effectively
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Advocacy Within the Law: Responsible, Ethical, and Effective Citizen Engagement
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Election Integrity: Free, Fair, and Secure Elections
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Defending Constitutional Freedoms: Free Speech, Religious Liberty, and the Right to Petition
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Protecting Parental Rights: Transparency, Accountability, and the Role of Parents in Education
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Social Security Solvency: Protecting the Promise Through the AMAC Social Security Guarantee
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Healthcare Reform: Price Transparency, Patient Choice, and Better Access to Care
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Human Dignity and Life Issues: Protecting Life from the Unborn to the Elderly