10a and 10b Practice

Why is a politician's press release not always the best source of information about an issue?

• The media isn't interested in the press release.

• The information from the politician might be biased.

• The politician might provide too many details.

• The press release might contain outdated information.

What's the purpose of conducting public opinion polls?

• opposing laws

• supporting proposed laws

• understanding new laws

• measuring citizen support of proposed laws

Which is NOT a method used by lobbyists to influence public policy?

• paying voters to support candidates

• donating money to political parties

• testifying before Congress at hearings

• helping to write proposed legislation

How do political action committees (PACs) try to influence elections?

• by hosting Presidential debates

• by providing funding to candidates

• by holding primary elections

• by hiring lobbyists

Which member of government is a lobbyist most likely to influence/pressure? 

• The President 
• A member of Congress
• A Supreme Court Justice
• A state governor

What is meant by a rank and file member of an interest group? 

• A leader in the group
• A member who has become inactive
• A member whose job is to lobby the Congressman 
• a normal active member

"Washington is beholdened to special interests and not the people" is a common phrase heard in the US. Which of the following is the special interest being referred to? 

• Political Parties
• The Media 
• The Elite
• The interest groups 

seeking to influence legislators to vote for or against a bill

• campaigning
• lobbying
• policy making
• participating

joining interest groups

• ways individuals influence public policy
• ways interest groups influence public policy

lobbying government officials

• ways individuals influence public policy
• ways interest groups influence public policy