Place the steps of political action in the correct order
1. Learn about the players and what they want.
2. Be prepared to answer opponents.
3. Determine what you want.
4. Explain how what you want can help them.
5. Gather supporters and form coalitions.
3, 1, 5, 2, 4
Explanation: It is difficult to ask for assistance with an issue if you have not determined what it is you want and
assessed those with power. The steps of political action are similar to those of the nursing process.
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