Which noun or term describes a person who argues for a policy publicly?

Which noun or term describes a person who argues for a policy publicly?

• A. Advocate
• B. Opponent
• C. Critic
• D. Skeptic

Answer: (A)

You’re being tested on naming the person who publicly supports a policy. An advocate is someone who argues in favor of a policy or cause, presenting reasons and aiming to persuade others. The verb form “to advocate” means to support or defend publicly, and as a noun it becomes “an advocate.” The other terms don’t fit as neatly: an opponent argues against the policy, a critic evaluates and points out faults, and a skeptic questions or doubts without necessarily taking a public pro-policy stance. For example, a mayor who champions a new housing plan and argues for it in public meetings is an advocate.

You’re being tested on naming the person who publicly supports a policy. An advocate is someone who argues in favor of a policy or cause, presenting reasons and aiming to persuade others. The verb form “to advocate” means to support or defend publicly, and as a noun it becomes “an advocate.” The other terms don’t fit as neatly: an opponent argues against the policy, a critic evaluates and points out faults, and a skeptic questions or doubts without necessarily taking a public pro-policy stance. For example, a mayor who champions a new housing plan and argues for it in public meetings is an advocate.