CE 9 Media SOL Review

Which is not a way the mass media plays a role in setting the public agenda?

• Holding government officials accountable to the public

• Focusing attention on selected issues

• Appointing officials who carry out the laws

• Offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

What responsibility does he media have to the public?

• Focus on one viewpoint of an issue

• Offer a forum where views are expressed

• Report only scandals of politicians

• Shape the public's mind to one viewpoint

Which of the following is NOT an example of how government officials use the media to communicate with the public?

• The president holds a press conference

• A Representative gives a radio interview

• A senator posts information on his website

• A presidential candidate talks to citizens at a rally

An article like the one above best represents which way the media plays an important role?

• Informing policymakers

• Focusing attention on issues

• Offering a forum for opposing views

• Holding government officials accountable

What does the term lobbying mean?

• Having two houses

• Powers set aside for the state

• Seeking to influence legislators

• Prohibiting the government from acting unfairly

Which is NOT a way individuals influence public policy?

• Participating in politics

• Identifying issues

• Expressing opinions

• Joining interest groups

Which is NOT a way interest groups influence public policy?

• Identifying issues

• Making political contributions

• Lobbying government officials

• Voting in Congress

Which is NOT a way that interest groups influence public policy?

• Identifying issues

• Making political contributions

• Lobbying government officials

• Running for public office

Charles recently wrote a letter to his local Congressman concerning a company that is dumping toxic chemicals into a local river. Which of the following was is Charles influencing public policy?

• Joining an interest group

• Participating in politics

• Expressing opinions

• Making political contributions

Maria is leaving work to vote at her nearest polling place. Which of the following was is Maria influencing public policy?

• Joining an interest group

• Participating in politics

• Identifying issues

• Lobbying government officials