Question

question 8 of 10
which action is a form of grassroots activism that supported or opposed same - sex marriage?
a. the magazine one publishing material aimed at a gay audience
b. president barack obama appointing a transgender woman to his cabinet
c. bakery owners refusing to make cakes for same - sex couples
d. the supreme court ruling that the defense of marriage act is unconstitutional

Explanation:

Grassroots activism refers to actions taken by ordinary individuals or small local groups, not institutional or government actors.

• Option A: Targets a gay audience but does not directly address same-sex marriage activism.
• Option B: This is a formal governmental appointment, not grassroots action.
• Option C: Bakery owners are small, local business owners (ordinary citizens) taking direct action opposing same-sex marriage through their business, which fits grassroots activism.
• Option D: This is a formal judicial ruling, an institutional government action, not grassroots.

Answer:

C. Bakery owners refusing to make cakes for same-sex couples