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Political Influence Review

Political Influence Review

Assessment

Presentation

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

KRISTINE AUGER

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8 Slides • 16 Questions

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media

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media

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Multiple Choice

Which one is similar to favoritism?

1

bias

2

symbolism

4

Fill in the Blanks

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Multiple Choice

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These are examples of:

1

bias

2

symbolism

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media

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Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE?
Propaganda is biased.

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TRUE

2

FALSE

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Multiple Choice

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Which type of propaganda is this?

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Name-Calling

2

Bandwagon

3

Oversimplification

4

Endorsements

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Multiple Choice

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Which type of propaganda is this?

1

Endorsements

2

Glittering Generalities

3

Name Calling

10

Match

Match the following

Endorsements

Bandwagon

Name Calling or Labeling

Glittering Generalities

Oversimplification

support from famous people

large number of people do this

making fun of someone else

general statements that sound good

makes something complex seem simpler

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media

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Fill in the Blanks

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way for an individual to influence government?

1

vote

2

run for office

3

attend civic meetings

4

hire a lobbyist

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media

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Multiple Choice

How do interest groups help with political campaigns?

1

form PACs

2

hire lobbyists

3

peaceful protest

4

file lawsuits

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Match

Match the following types of interest groups

economic

environmental

public

special-interest

job related

helps the Earth

helps everyone

focus on one big issue

17

media

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Fill in the Blanks

19

Match

Match the following types of media

print

broadcast

digital

magazines, books, newspapers

tv and radio

social media

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Categorize

Options (10)

vote

run for office

peaceful protest

hire lobbyists

form PACs

Litigation

sign petitions

Publicity & advertise

serves as watchdog

acts as gatekeeper

Organize these examples of influencing government

Individuals
Interest Groups
Media

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media

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Multiple Choice

Which element uses objects to stand for a large concept?

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symbolism

2

irony

3

argument

4

exaggeration

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Multiple Choice

Which element is the difference between the way things are shown
in the cartoon and how they should be in real life?

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labeling

2

irony

3

analogy

4

symbolism

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Turn to the next page in your packet.

  1. Complete the Political Influence Review Matching worksheet (use the notes we just did)

  2. Read the How Propaganda Works story and complete the questions on the next page.

  3. Play the Unit #1 Review Blooket / Gimkit

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