Understanding Public Policy and Government

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CNN broadcasting a presidential candidate talking about their promise to lower grocery prices is the government using media to...

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communicate to the public

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What can influence public policy?

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Media, International Issues, Individuals, Interest Groups

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What is public policy?

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the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem

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What is lobbying?

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communicating with government officials to persuade them to vote for or against a bill

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The NAACP writing letters to encourage Senators to vote for a bill that will stop segregation on transportation is an example of...

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lobbying

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What are the four international issues impact local public policy?

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Public Health, Public Safety, Economic Development, Protecting the Environment

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Which branch of government can call a law or executive order unconstitutional?

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Judicial

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Miranda v. Arizona made it so that police had to read the rights to remain silent and to a lawyer to the accused. These rights are guaranteed in what amendment?

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5th

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Which amendment defines citizenship?

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14th

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What are the functions of a political party?

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Recruiting and nominating candidates, Educating the electorate about campaign issues, Helping candidates win elections, Monitoring actions of officeholders