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What is AMAC Action? Quiz
What age group does AMAC Action primarily represent?
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College students
Americans age 50 and older
Only retired military veterans
Only elected officials
What is the main purpose of AMAC Action?
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To provide entertainment news
To help AMAC members engage in grassroots advocacy and influence public policy
To replace state legislatures
To provide private investment advice
Which of the following is an issue AMAC Action works on?
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Election integrity
Social Security solvency
Constitutional freedoms
All of the above
Why does grassroots advocacy matter?
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Because elected officials are supposed to hear from the people they represent
Because only lobbyists are allowed to contact lawmakers
Because citizens should avoid public policy issues
Because voting is no longer important
Which statement best describes an effective citizen advocate?
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Someone who is loud, angry, and unwilling to listen
Someone who understands the issue, communicates respectfully, and takes consistent action
Someone who only complains online
Someone who never contacts elected officials