Unit 2: Civic Engagement REVIEW

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Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

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interest groups

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Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? Options: watching political debates on television, discussing political issues at work, collecting opinions for the yearbook, gathering signatures for a petition

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gathering signatures for a petition

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Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

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to influence, convince, and persuade state legislators or members of Congress on issues

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Who do lobbyists represent? (Who typically hires them?)

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Interest Groups

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Which example below shows the media working as a "watchdog"? A reporter shares a story about former President Obama riding a jetski. A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens The nightly news does a story on how much money it costs to run for president The news does a story on why Democrats and Republicans sometimes don't agree with each other.

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A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens

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What is the purpose of a P.A.C.?

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Using money to influence political campaigns

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What is the main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

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Using money to give influence candidates running for office

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What is the name for representatives of special interest groups who contact officials directly?

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Lobbyists

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Who are considered the "Persuaders" or "Convincers" in Government?

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Lobbyists

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Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:

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symbolism