Political Parties & the Public

What is the public sphere?

• A big circle everyone has access to

• An app where people can text their representatives

• Somewhere society discusses issue that impact everyone

• People who try to raise awareness for 3rd parties

What is "Public Agenda"?

• Where the Congress writes down their homework

• Issues the community agrees on as a priority

• Where people can write down their own personal problems for all to see

• Where people cast their votes in elections

Which of the following is considered "Media"?

• Television

• Snapchat

• Newpaper

• All of the above

What is public opinion?

• Your instagram post about how much you love Taylor Swift

• A tiktok made by Ariana Grande about her being in love with Mr. Zimms

• A response after an election

• A view that a large group (usually majority) of people have about an issue

Which of the following would a Democratic party supporter MOST LIKELY agree with?

• The federal government should be more involved in the economy

• The government should increase spending on the military

• All people should be taxed the same percentage

• All of the above

Which of the following would a Republican supporter MOST LIKELY agree with?

• The minimum wage should be raised

• People should be taxed based upon how much money they make

• The economy would work better with less government intervention

• All of the above

What is usually one of the biggest issues for third parties?

• Public Opinion

• Ballot Access

• They have too much money

• They choose candidates with body odor

What is an interest group?

• Public Opinion

• A group of people who have great personalities

• A collection of ideas and opinions

• Group of people who influence government officials about campaigns and issues

Is everything in the media is always 100% true?

• Yes, but only if it's on TV or radio

• No because I only trust my goldfish

• No because people have their own bias, opinions and agendas

• Yes, but only if it's from the internet

What are ways YOU can support a party, candidate or campaign issue?

• Raising awareness

• Educating others around you (especially voters)

• Throwing Cheetos at people who oppose your beliefs

• Raising money