Unit 2 Civic Engagement

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Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

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Interest Groups

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How does the media typically influence government? Options: by reporting court procedures, by making political contributions, by investigating illegal business practices, by broadcasting campaign advertisements

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by investigating illegal business practices

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Which example represents the media acting as watchdog? Options: A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing. A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe. A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire. A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

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A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

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How might a political action committee influence government?

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Contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign

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Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress? Options: Special interest group ratings of that Congress member, A television commercial sponsored by a political party, The voting record of the candidate while in Congress, Flyers sent through the mail by the candidate

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The voting record of the candidate while in Congress

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Which government action would this presidential candidate likely support? Options: An executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manner, An executive order requiring that executive branch agencies guarantee equal employment opportunity, An executive order requiring that executive agencies work together to coordinate ocean-related matters, An executive order requiring that a commission be established focusing on Central America

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An executive order requiring that executive branch employees complete their work in an honest manner

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Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation? Options: to limit bias in political communication, to promote bias in political communication, to limit symbolism in political communication, to promote symbolism in political communication

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to limit bias in political communication

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Civil Rights Group Poster What is the long term policy goal of the interest group?

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Electing Candidates

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What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement: "…the news media seem to want to carry the negative." - Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld? Options: Bias, Persuasion, Propaganda, Symbolism

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Bias

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Which option reflects a long-term policy goal? Collecting canned food to give to the poor, Collecting signatures to run for public office, Collecting soap and shampoo to send overseas, Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot

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Collecting signatures to put an amendment on the ballot