American Government / Unit 6 Gov 273 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Grassroots Strategies
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The idea
Grassroots strategies influence officials indirectly, by mobilizing the public — protests, campaigns, calls, and coverage.
In practice
Individually unnoticed protesters draw lawmakers' attention by acting together.
Where people slip
The outside game runs through Gov 253's mechanism — attention first, policy second.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
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