Unit 1 AC2.1 Compare campaigns for change

Question 1

What is the purpose of a Campaign for Change?

Answer 1

To work towards a specific goal, often a change in law or policy.

Question 2

How effective are campaigns for change? What makes them effective?

Answer 2

Effectiveness varies, but clear objectives, strategic planning, public support, and effective communication contribute to success.

Question 3

What methods make a successful campaign? Are they always successful?

Answer 3

Successful campaigns use media outreach, grassroots organizing, advocacy, and collaboration, but success is not guaranteed.

Question 4

What was the main objective of the #MeToo campaign?

Answer 4

Raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault, empower survivors, challenge silence.

Question 5

How did the #MeToo campaign raise public awareness?

Answer 5

Encouraged sharing of personal stories to highlight widespread nature of the issues.

Question 6

What role did social media play in the success of #MeToo?

Answer 6

Provided platform to share experiences, connect, and amplify voices globally.

Question 7

How did #MeToo empower women and girls?

Answer 7

Gave voice, validation, solidarity, and encouraged asserting rights.

Question 8

How did Sarah’s Law campaign receive support from News of the World?

Answer 8

Published names of individuals accused of child sex offenses to raise awareness.

Question 9

What was the purpose of naming and shaming in Sarah’s Law campaign?

Answer 9

Provide legal right to inquire about someone’s record for child sexual offenses to protect children.

Question 10

How did the Unlock campaign combat stigma associated with convictions?

Answer 10

Empowered ex-offenders through information, advice, and support for reintegration.

Question 11

Key achievements of the Unlock campaign?

Answer 11

Opened 6,000 bank accounts, linked banks with 114 prisons, conducted research.

Question 12

How did Unlock collaborate with banks to support individuals transitioning from prison?

Answer 12

Linked ex-prisoners with banks for wages and financial inclusion.

Question 13

What is the purpose of a referendum?

Answer 13

To allow the electorate to directly vote on a single political question.

Question 14

What is meant by evaluating a campaign?

Answer 14

Assessing the effectiveness and impact of a campaign.

Question 15

What is the significance of legislation in campaigns for change?

Answer 15

Legislation can bring about legal changes to support the campaign’s objectives.

Question 16

What role does the Constitutional Law play in campaigns for change?

Answer 16

Constitutional law sets the fundamental principles for governance that can be targeted for change.

Question 17

What is the concept of double jeopardy in campaigns for change?

Answer 17

Double jeopardy refers to the prosecution or punishment of a person twice for the same offense.

Question 18

What does “custodial” refer to in the context of campaigns for change?

Answer 18

Relating to or requiring imprisonment.

Question 19

What does a petition aim to achieve in campaigns for change?

Answer 19

A petition is a formal written request appealing to authority for a specific cause.

Question 20

What is a bill in the context of campaigns for change?

Answer 20

A draft of a proposed law presented for discussion in parliament.

Question 21

What does it mean to compare campaigns for change?

Answer 21

To assess and note similarities and differences between different campaigns.

Question 22

What was the objective of the Sarah’s Law campaign?

Answer 22

To provide a legal right for parents to inquire about child sex offenders.

Question 23

What did the Sarah’s Law campaign achieve?

Answer 23

Implementation of the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme in England and Wales.

Question 24

What is the objective of the Unlock campaign?

Answer 24

To help ex-offenders overcome stigma and successfully reintegrate into society.

Question 25

How did the Unlock campaign provide support to ex-offenders?

Answer 25

Through information, advice, support, and linking with banks for financial inclusion.

Question 26

What is the purpose of the #MeToo campaign?

Answer 26

To raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault, empower survivors, and promote social change.

Question 27

How did the #MeToo campaign raise public awareness?

Answer 27

By encouraging individuals to share their experiences using the hashtag #MeToo.

Question 28

What impact did the #MeToo campaign have?

Answer 28

It shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault.