Unit 2 - Influencing the Government

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

• Media

• Individuals

• Foreign dignitaries

• Interest Groups

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

• The Media

• Individuals

• Interest Groups

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

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

• The Media

• Individuals

• Interest Groups

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

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

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

• Newspapers

• Magazines

• Newsletters

• Television Ad

When media journalists expose government corruption and waste (aka the government doing bad things), this is called the media acting as a __________________.

• alarm bell

• traitor to the country

• watchdog

• investigator

Much of the information found in the media (especially online) can be inaccurate or misleading.

• True

• False

An attempt to promote a particular person or idea is called?

• Lobbying

• Propaganda

• Straight ticket

• Split ticket