Ch. 11: Influencing Government/Lobbying

Which example below shows the media working as a "watchdog"?

• A reporter shares a story about former President Obama riding a jetski.

• A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens

• The nightly news does a story on how much money it costs to run for president

• The news does a story on why Democrats and Republicans sometimes dont agree with each other.

What is the purpose of PACs?

• Contribute money to political campaigns

• Influence politicians by asking them to vote a certain way

• To report whether or not the government is following rules and laws

• To help politicians decide what political party to join

What type of propaganda is this? (a)  

• Name Calling
• Plain Folks
• Transfer/Symbolism
• Endorsement

What type of propaganda is this? (a)  

• Endorsements
• Bandwagon
• Glittering Generalities
• Just Plain Folks

Who do lobbyists represent? (a)  

• Elected Officials
• Interest Groups
• Rich Donors
• The Media

False information that will harm someone’s reputation. (a)  

• Nonpartisan
• Propaganda
• Leak
• Libel

The first amendment prohibits the government from censoring the media before publication.

• Prior Restraint

• Libel

• Push Poll

• Malice

Secret information that is given to the media by public officials.

• Libel

• Leak

• Pollster

• PAC

Surveys that monitor how or what people think/believe.

• Mass Media

• Propaganda

• Public Opinion Poll

• Nonpartisan

Individuals who share a belief about a certain issue unite to promote their beliefs.

• Mass Media

• Pollster

• Nonpartisan

• Interest Group