TAKE THE QUIZ: How Politically Engaged Were You in Support of the November 2018 Midterms?
Being political means caring about how our American democracy is working. And we have the power to shape our government for the good of everyone. We must all stay engaged for a more united, fair and prosperous America.
Here’s a simple quiz to measure how politically engaged you were in support of the November 2018 midterms. This quiz has little to do with how much you love your country but measures how active you were in helping to improve how we all live together on planet Earth. It all starts with individual action. But the real power comes when we work together, reaching a critical mass of humanity rising.
So, let’s stay politically engaged and inspired through 2019 and into 2020! #UnitedFairProsperousAmerica
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer the questions below, add up your points and check your rating.
TAKE THE QUIZ:
- Did you vote in the November 2018 midterms?
Yes = 5
No = 0
- How often did you lobby your elected officials in 2018?
(calling, texting, writing, visiting office, town halls)
None = 0
Once a month = 5
Once a week = 10
Every day = 20
- How many protests, rallies and marches did you attend in 2018?
None = 0
One to three = 5
Four to five = 10
Six or more = 20
- How much money did you donate in 2018 to campaigns, citizen-action groups, political parties and related organizations?
None = 0
$25 or less = 5
$26 to $200 = 10
More than $200 = 20
- How much time did you volunteer or work for candidates, citizen-action groups and/or other political activities in 2018 (PER WEEK)?
None = 0
One to five hours = 10
Six to twenty hours = 25
More than twenty hours = 50
- How much time did you spend in 2018 getting educated on the issues (PER DAY)?
None = 0
One hour = 5
More than one hour = 10
- How often in 2018 did you fact check something you heard on social media or the news?(Using Snopes.com, Googling for other sources, etc.)
Never = 0
Once in a while = 5
Frequently = 10
- Did you run for office yourself in 2018?
Yes = 80
No = 0
HOW DO YOU RATE?
0 points = We welcome you to join us and get engaged! You will not believe how good it feels.
5 to 50 points = Pat yourself on the back! Your push made a difference.
55 to 80 points = Three cheers for you! You went above and beyond.
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Need some ideas for how to get more engaged? Here’s a place to start.
Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
— Howard Zinn