The Grassroots Movement

What is the Grassroots Movement?
In politics, a "grassroots movement" is a movement that develops organically at a local level before spreading throughout the state and even the country. A true "grassroots movement" isn't organized by political forces - instead, a "grassroots movement" springs up spontaneously due to some pressing issue that a community feels needs to be changed or enhanced.
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Relation to North Carolina

Significant Words

Referendum
noun; a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

initiative
noun; a process that enables citizens to bypass their state legislature by placing proposed statutes and, in some states, constitutional amendments on the ballot.

petition
verb; a request to do something, most commonly addressed to a government official or public entity.

If you said no...

Would you have supported these movements instead?

• Education System
• Poverty
• Unemployment
• Other/No

If you disregarded the previous question, are any of the reasons listed below a reason why you do not advocate for change in healthcare?
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• There is no issue with health care
• Other issues are more important
• The issue is already being taken care of
• Other/No Answer

If you do not believe we should take initiative, are any of these listed below your reason why?
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• There is no issue with health care
• Other issues are more important
• The issue is already being taken care of
• Health care is not understood enough to be changed

Would any of these reasons persuade you to advocate for better health care? If no, look at the final question.

• The High Cost
• The Poor Outcomes
• The lack of Access
• All of the Above

If you said no, what makes other options something you'd advocate for, such as education and poverty?

• More abundant within the country
• More detrimental
• Decides the future of the United States
• Other/No Answer

Hello!
You're either here because you chose other/no, or because you've reached the end of this webquest.
If you said no/other, was your choice not listed? Or do you believe that these are not problems that exist within North Carolina? Whatever the reason is, thank you for viewing my webquest!

If you've reached the end, a thank you to you as well! I hope this webquest helped you learn more about Grassroot Movements and issues within North Carolina.

Created by Isabella T. for American Civics and Economics.

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I agree, Health care in North Carolina should be addressed!
But, how can a grassroots movement help?
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How would a petition help?

• It wouldn't
• It would give a voice to the people
• It would bring the problem to attention
• Both the second and third option

Would a petition lead, possibly, to a referendum?

• It wouldn't
• Choices below are correct
• If enough attention and signatures
• If the electorate votes

Which of these would be considered a referendum?

• A bill passed proposed by congress
• Minimum wage bill passed after petition
• The president veto's a proposed bill
• The electorates vote for President

What happens after a referendum?

• Nothing
• It is immediately sent to the mayor
• It is immediately put in place
• It is introduced to congress

Should North Carolinian Citizens take initiative?
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• Yes
• No

We should take initiative! I agree.
Health Care in North Carolina is poor, as shown by statistics, and the people are suffering!
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What is the best starting method to put this movement in place?
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• Set SMART goals
• Create the strategy and communicate
• Use the Media
• All of the Above

For this to be a Grassroots Movement, who should start these actions?

• The people
• The government

What is so poor about the Health Care in North Carolina? source

• The Cost
• The Outcomes
• The Access
• All of the Above

Are there strong health care systems in North Carolina? source

• Yes
• No

How can we make a difference?

• Petition
• Speak Out
• Call our congressmen
• All of the Above

Then let's make a difference.

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