What social work skills does the writer utilize in his macro practice?

Read Chapter 58 from Days in the Lives of Social Workers and then address the following questions: (See Attachment)
1) What social work skills does the writer utilize in his macro practice? In what ways is social work training useful for working in a legislative office?
2) In what ways does the writer learn on the job? How is the on-the-job learning the same as, or different from, classroom learning?
3) What does the writer mean by “there are no winners in politics, just trade-offs”? What does he mean when he says “policy is only one slice of the pie”?
4) In what ways can you identify and celebrate small victories with your future clients?
Read Chapter 59 from Days in the Lives of Social Workers and then address the following questions: (See Attachment)
1) How does the writer illustrate the connection between policy issues and practice issues?
2) What are some strategies you would use to prevent the closing of the Division of Day Care Licensing?