What action might be most effective for a nurse to demonstrate when promoting federal funding to
support the education of nurses?
A) Make proposals to locally politically active organizations in which the nurse is a member and
participant.
B) Speak at congressional hearings on the issues as an expert in the field.
C) Write, fax, email, and call federal legislators.
D) Join and participate in local and state nursing associations.
Question 2What is the best action for a nurse to take when a nurse's state nursing association decides to take
action on a matter on which he or she disagrees?
A) Write, email, and call the appropriate state political officials.
B) Drop out of the organization.
C) Act as an expert witness at public hearings on the issue.
D) Become involved in the organization.
Question 3What is the role of a political action committee once an organization has agreed to support a
specific piece of legislation?
A) Keep members of the organization informed.
B) Find a political candidate to express the opinions of the organization.
C) Provide expert opinion to legislators.
D) Lobby for passage of the legislation.
Question 4How does joining a professional organization contribute to political effectiveness?
A) Financial support B) Power in the cohesiveness of the group
C) Public awareness D) Political awareness
Question 5What is the first step in the political process?
A) Forming political alliances
B) Becoming knowledgeable about all aspects of the policy in question
C) Developing key contacts
D) Raising funds for necessary expenses
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