2.10 Interest Groups and Media

Uncovering bribes and illegal activity by the government, the media is acting as a

• watchdog

• interest group

• political action committee

What is a P.A.C.'s (political action committee)main job?

• to provide research to lawmakers

• to provide funding for interest groups

• to vote in candidates

What is the best way a candidate can reach the most people?

• put up signs along a highway

• talk on the radio

• send out flyers

• pay to have an advertisement to broadcast on tv

The media has a protection from the 1st Amendment. What is this protection that applies to them specifically?

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Petition

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom of Religion

Who do interest groups hire to convince lawmakers?

• lobbyists

• the media

• candidates

What is the purpose for polls?

• to give people jobs

• to analyze citizen support on issues

• to create a bias

• to fire lobbyists