SS.7.CG.2.8/2.9 Vocabulary

Front

interest group

Back

People who are concerned with some particular issue or part of the government and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group.

Front

lobbying

Back

To conduct activities in order to influence public officials.

Front

lobbyist

Back

A person who conducts activities in order to influence public officials.

Front

media

Back

Refers to the various means of communication. For example, television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet are different types of media. The term can also be used as a collective noun for the press or news reporting agencies.

Front

political action committee (PAC)

Back

An independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group’s views.

Front

public policy

Back

Government actions in the form of laws.

Front

watchdog

Back

A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian.

Front

bandwagon

Back

Propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does.

Front

card stacking

Back

Propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information.

Front

glittering generalities

Back

Propaganda technique using short phrases or words to promote positive feelings or emotions.