Unit 7 Test Review CE.10a-c

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Former US Senator Scott Brown now works for a company that tries to influence legislators to pass laws in the best interest of the people he works for. This is known as

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lobbying

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One way citizens can influence public policy is by:

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voting for people who share their ideas

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The power of ________ is demonstrated when a politician receives campaign contributions from this group and later makes laws or decisions favorable to this group.

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interest groups

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Which of the following is NOT an international issue impacting local decision making?

• a flu outbreak in Hampton
• the global impact of Covid-19
• a terrorist group threatening to target American and European nations
• concerns about global warming due to increased pollution

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a flu outbreak in Hampton

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What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?

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Lobbying

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What did Hampton do when the pandemic began in March 2020?

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The city government began working on a plan to deal with it

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How do politicians often communicate with the masses?

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Using the media to do things like hold a press conference or give an interview.

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General goals set by political leaders that help shape specific laws on a topic.

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Public Policy

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Increasingly interconnected lines of business and trade around the world

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Global Economy

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Place where public issues can be discussed

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Forum