What is a Political Activist?

Answer 1

a citizen who takes action in support of a political cause

Answer 2

Someone who is interested enough in become involved in ways that go beyond voting. Political scientists often consider someone an activist if they do at least TWO of the following:

1. Call their representatives or write them letters

2. Donate money to political causes

3. Attend the meetings of a political party

4. Talk about politics on a regular basis with people outside of the family

5. Participate in a political campaign in a way that goes beyond voting (door knocking, envelope stuffing and the like).

Note that the political science definition includes mostly mainstream activity. One might argue that activism also includes more unconventional activities like protesting and civil disobedience.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Someone active in POlitics or looking to advance an agenda in politics....the people mentioned like Che Guevara and John Lennon and Malcolm X and Ghandi were SOCIAL activists becau8se they worked for the betterment of society and to change a social structure

Answer 4

Someone active in a politics, who is not necessarily a politician...
Examples: John Lennon, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Che Guevara...

Answer 5

A Political Activist is a democrat who whines and complains 24/7 and blames others for their mistakes.... See Al Gore and John Kerry for examples!

Answer 6

Someone who works to advance a particular political agenda.

Answer 7

One who works in politics and advocates it.

Answer 8

Someone actively interested in change of some sort.