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Unit 6 Public Policy

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12th Grade

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Unit 6 Public Policy
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which shows the media (news, internet, papers, etc.) influencing public policy?

Writing letters to a Congressman

Interviewing politicians about current legislation

Discussing the lifestyle of a politician's family

Lobbying members of Congress

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The media influences public policy in all the following ways EXCEPT

broadcasts candidates voting records

focuses attention on selected issues

tells people who to vote for

broadcasts opposing points of view

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these best shows the media focusing (lots of) public attention on a specific issue?

The local news station runs a week-long story about the condition of schools in the state.

A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency.

The governor is interviewed about a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party.

A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following shows the media offering a get together for opposing viewpoints?

A news story focuses on a local school's plan for improving test scores.

A headline about a government official's mishandling of state funds.

A press conference regarding a controversial decision made by the governor.

A debate is held between the candidates running for governor.

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select 3 examples of public policy being implemented (created & put into action)

A lawmaker gives a speech on women's rights.

Lawmakers pass wage and hour laws.

The President passes an executive order relating to gun laws.

People protest the building of a new shopping mall.

Lawmakers pass the Violence Against Women Act.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An issue becomes part of the public agenda (gets attention) because it is (pick 3)—

an executive order

part of a larger trend

a Supreme Court decision

publicized in speeches

addressed by an interest group

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is NOT an example of the President using an executive order to change public

policy in the United States?

President Eisenhower issued an order to send troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to manage the mobs.

An executive order was issued by President Clinton allowing troops to deploy to the Balkans.

President Ronald Reagan used an order in 1984 to prevent the use of federal funds for abortion.

To desegregate military forces, an order was issued by President Truman.

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