Ch 3 Political Influence Review

These are biased and hire lobbyists.

• political parties

• interest groups

• Mass media

• political cartoonists

Which groups focus on one big issue?

• special-interest groups

• political action committees

• individuals

• watchdogs

What are interest groups trying to influence with their propaganda?

• public opinion

• candidates

• non-partisan

• the Media

Which propaganda technique is support from famous people?

• opinions disguised as facts

• bandwagon

• name calling

• endorsements

Which propaganda technique implies everyone is doing it?

• name calling

• bandwagon

• glittering generalities

• endorsements

Which propaganda technique are words that sound good but have little meaning?

• glittering generalities

• name calling

• oversimplification

• bandwagon

Who are one or more people acting independently to bring change in government?

• individuals

• interest groups

• media

Who are formal organizations who seek to influence government?

• individuals

• interest groups

• media

Who are communication channels and news sources by which people receive information?

• individuals

• interest groups

• media

Which group influences government by voting and running for office?

• individuals

• interest groups

• media