
Civics Unit 11 - Media & Interest Groups
Authored by Richard Summers
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which action BEST describes how interest groups promote change?
they bribe government officials
they intimidate opponents from voting
they get their workers strike in order to affect change
they campaign for a candidate who supports their position
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Unlike political parties, interest groups...
generally win control of the government.
are specifically discussed in the Constitution.
concern themselves with specific issues or problems.
attract support from a wide cross-section of the population.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A "lobbyist" is BEST described as one who...
puts pressure on lawmakers, attempting to affect public policy.
uses the media to gives the public information a specific topic.
uses the media to craft a good public image for an interest group.
attempts influence the policies of labor unions and professional associations.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is an accurate comparison of political parties and the mass media?
They both can act as government watchdogs.
Neither has an impact on shaping public policy.
The mass media cannot influence public opinion while political parties can.
The primary purpose of political parties and the mass media is to campaign.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Critics of special interest groups have frequently tried to reduce their influence on elections by...
limiting the number of elected offices.
increasing the political campaign season.
limiting the number of wealthy candidates for office.
increasing the public's funding of political campaigns.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An individual strongly believes in Second Amendment protections. Which interest group would the individual MOST likely join?
League of Women Voters
Core of Racial Equality
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Rifle Association
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Citizens rely on the media for information and the media has a strong impact on public opinion and the public agenda. How does the media play the watchdog role?
by committing libel and slander
by endorsing particular candidates
by determining what issues are important
by exposing government waste or corruption
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