Question

which of the following facts do you not need to know before you write to a public official?
○ the officials job
○ whether the official will take action
○ where the official can be reached
○ what the officials stand is on the issues

Explanation:

To determine what's not needed before writing to a public official:

• Knowing the official’s job helps tailor the message to their responsibilities.
• Knowing where to reach them is essential to send the letter.
• Knowing their stand on issues helps frame the communication.
• Whether the official will take action is uncertain and out of the writer’s control before sending the letter, so this isn’t a necessary pre - writing fact.

Answer:

B. whether the official will take action