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In this stage of the life cycle of a social change issue, analysts and advocates look at the data and consider how the problem might be addressed.


A) Stage 2
B) Stage 4
C) Stage 6
D) Stage 8

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Examine the eight stages in the life cycle of a social change issue and briefly explain each.

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There are restrictions on the use of government or foundation funds used by nonprofits for the purpose of lobbying, but from gifts, grants, or earned income may be used to fund a lobbying effort.


A) dedicated revenues
B) restricted revenues
C) unrestricted revenues
D) operating revenues

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Investigate why a nonprofit organization would file a Form 5769 with the IRS.

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This includes action taken in support of a cause or an idea, and it may include, for example, providing education, distributing information, or holding events to dramatize an issue or the effects of a problem on people or a community.


A) Lobbying
B) Advocacy
C) Political campaign activity
D) Picketing

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Although research has indicated that nonprofits actually lobbying as government becomes a more predominant source of their revenue, concern about alienating government foundation funders is a barrier for some.


A) increase
B) decrease
C) criticize
D) become more ambivalent about

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Organizations that employ professional lobbyists and spend more than $12,500 on lobbying at the federal level must meet the requirements of:


A) the Civil Rights Act.
B) Public Law 94-455.
C) state lobbying laws.
D) the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

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According to your textbook author, the acts of advocacy and lobbying are fundamental pillars of:


A) socialism.
B) anarchy.
C) totalitarianism.
D) democracy.

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Best practices for advocacy and lobbying includes undertaking research to develop an understanding of relevant public policy issues.

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Political action committees are classified under which section of the IRS Code?


A) Section 501
B) Section 503
C) Section 525
D) Section 527

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Demonstrate a type of nonprofit organization that would be covered under the substantial part test option II. Why would it pass this test?

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Nonprofits often play a critical role in creating:


A) social change.
B) the establishment of additional nonprofits.
C) the creation of new forms of government.
D) family dissension.

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In January 2007, the 100th Congress amended House Rule 25 (called the ) , placing stricter limits on what gifts or privately supported travel members of the House of Representatives can accept from lobbyists.


A) gift rule
B) lobbying rule
C) Lobby Law of 2007
D) Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Daniel is writing a letter to the editor of the local newspaper. He is encouraging citizens to join him in expressing his like of city funds supporting a local nonprofit organization. Daniel is:


A) lobbying.
B) controlling.
C) advocating.
D) marketing.

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Approaching a legislator with is not only important to persuasion but may indeed be providing a real service to the legislator, whose time and staff may not be sufficient to undertake the depth of research that an interested nonprofit may offer.


A) facts
B) a petition
C) campaign funds
D) volunteer staff members

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The IRS laws refer to members of an organization as the "general public."

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Charitable nonprofits must report their lobbying expenses on:


A) their website.
B) their statement of functional expenses.
C) Form 990.
D) Form 5768.

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A 501 (c) (3) organization can engage in lobbying essentially without restriction.

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A reliable source for following issues related to the nonprofit sector is:


A) Independent Sector
B) The Nonprofit Sector News
C) The Third Sector Journal
D) The Nonprofit Review

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Express some points of advice for nonprofits who want to develop an advocacy and lobbying effort?

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