CE9 Political Interest Groups

Which scenario demonstrates the media influencing public policy?

• Interviewing politicians about current legislation
• Writing letters to a Congressman
• Discussing the lifestyle of a politician's family
• Lobbying members of Congress

Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a specific issue?

• A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency.
• The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state.
• A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq.
• The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party.

What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?

• Voting
• Lobbying for an interest group
• Contributing to a campaign
• Holding government accountable

How does the media influence public opinion?

• Gives money to political parties
• Regulates the type of media people use
• Focuses attention on certain issues
• Tells people who to vote for

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

• Interest groups
• Lobbying
• Demonstrating
• PAC

A group of people who share similar points of view and join together to promote that view is ____________.

• an interest group
• public agenda
• public opinion
• mass media

Dear Representative Shelby,
I represent the Verne County Historic Preservation Society.  Please consider voting in favor of Proposition 118 which will ensure the protection of historic sites in Verne County.
Sincerely,
Ellis Frankwell
This letter is an example of ____________.

• demonstrating
• lobbying
• policy-making
• campaigning

Which action is an example of political lobbying?

• The governor gives special advice to legislative members.
• A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters.
• The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns.
• A health group asks legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws.

All of the following are ways interest groups influence public policy EXCEPT ____________.

• making political contributions
• lobbying government officials
• identifying issues
• running candidates for office

Local governments preparing a response for an international health crisis would most likely ________________.

• end visits by international travelers
• develop a public safety plan for the city
• shut down international airline flights
• ask the military to police the city