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Unit 2 - Influencing the Government

Authored by Jamie Peeters

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Unit 2 - Influencing the Government
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major groups that influence our government?

Media

Individuals

Foreign dignitaries

Interest Groups

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group influences the government by voting, petitioning, and running for political office?

The Media

Individuals

Interest Groups

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which group influences public opinion by trying to persuade people – including elected public officials- toward their point of view. They usually hire lobbyists and get involved in court cases.

The Media

Individuals

Interest Groups

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group influences public opinion through propaganda, campaign and election coverage, and acting as a "watchdog?"

The Media

Individuals

Interest Groups

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are organizations set up by interest groups primarily to collect money to support favored candidates called?

PACs (Political Action Committees)

Lobbyists

Political Parties

Economic Interest Groups

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What are paid representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policymaking called?

PACs (Political Action Committees)

Lobbyists

Social Interest Groups

Political Parties

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of print media?

Newspapers

Magazines

Newsletters

Television Ad

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