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2.10 Influencing the media

Authored by Samuel Morrow

Social Studies

7th - 8th Grade

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2.10 Influencing the media
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a role of public opinion in a democracy?

to determine election results

to guide the actions of public officials

to reflect political leaders’ ideas

to shape the views of media members

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An issue gaining in importance as a result of television news coverage is an example of what influence on public opinion?

gender

income

interest groups

mass media

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these interest groups is most likely to lobby with legislators on behalf of workers?

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

American Heart Association

American Medical Association

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of an interest group that tries to influence the government to take actions that will benefit large numbers of people?

economic group

public-interest group

Professional interest group

rights group

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of the press?

First

Second

Fourth

Fifth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

military officers

elected officials

interest groups

circuit judges

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

watching political debates on television

discussing political issues at work

collecting opinions for a yearbook

gathering signatures for a petition

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