Local Gov
What is the executive office at the local level?
The mayor
This branch of government creates new laws or change old ones
The Legislative Branch
This is a type of government where citizens vote for their leaders.
Democracy
Name two types of advocacy
Direct Advocacy / Lobbying
Collaborative Community Action
Direct Action
Who is the executive director of CAIR NJ?
Selaedin Maksut
This group appoints the superintendent
BOE
The Senate and the House of Representatives are called this.
Congress
This is the amendment that granted women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Name three elements of crafting a strong message
Coherent
Brief
Clear
Based on objective criteria
Tying
Which President enacted the Muslim Ban?
President Donald Trump
What are three services provided by the local government?
Road repair, street cleaning, trash collection, electricity, running water, education
The number of Justices that make up the current Supreme Court
9
Who are the two candidates running for the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election?
Phil Murphy vs. Jack Ciattarelli
Name two ways you can strengthen your advocacy through diversifying your message
Unity among those who identify with your issue
Community education before advocacy
Tying the issue to concerns of other communities
Enlisting the help of allies who care
Who was the first Muslim female to be elected as mayor in the state?
Mayor Sadaf Jaffer
The state government
This is the year the Bill of Rights was finally ratified
1791
This is the amendment that granted 18 year olds the right to vote
26th Amendment
What are four steps you should take after a meeting with an elected official?
Reach out to say thank you
Reach out restate information and your 'ask'
Set up next steps for collaboration with their office
Continue to work and build on your advocacy
What word is important to include in an email to elected officials?
"Honorable"
This system is a form of municipal government in which a group of elected officials lead city departments and set local policies
Commission system
How many US presidents were assassinated?
Four
Which states do not have winner-take-all votes?
Maine and Nebraska
How does it help to distinguish between legislative and policy issues?
So you may direct your advocacy to the entity that that can affect your issue
What does CAIR stand for?
The Council on American-Islamic Relations