Who are political activists? Discuss the different types of political activists.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Political activists are people who engage in non-routine modes of political action. Political activists seem to "live" politics. Political activists might hold government office or spend many hours furthering a political goal or even risk their freedom and life in the pursuit of a political objective.
2. There are four different types of political activists: foot soldiers (who do the basic work of politics), single-issue activists (who engage in political behavior more sporadically), extremist-activists (who are willing to engage in extensive and unconventional political action), and political leaders (who have succeeded in capturing political power). The answer should include a description of each of these types.
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