Question

which activity is an example of politics rather than government?
choose 1 answer:
a david and his friends organize a public sit-in in his senators office to pressure her to support disability rights legislation.
b the voters in the state of arizona vote in favor of an initiative that would legalize the sale and use of marijuana.
c the fbi investigates a potential domestic terrorist group by surveilling their behaviors.
d president garcia signs a bill that would make veterans eligible for certain national science foundation programs.

Explanation:

Politics involves activities where individuals or groups advocate, negotiate, or pressure to influence policy or political outcomes, separate formal government actions. Option A is private citizens organizing to pressure an elected official, which is political advocacy outside formal government processes. Options B, C, D are formal government/electoral actions: voting on an initiative (formal electoral process), FBI (government agency) activity, and a president (government official) signing a bill.

Answer:

A. David and his friends organize a public sit-in in his senator's office to pressure her to support disability rights legislation.