Media and Influence on Government

Media and Influence on Government

7th - 8th Grade

15 Qs

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Media and Influence on Government

Media and Influence on Government

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7th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An issue gaining in importance as a result of television news coverage is an example of what influence on public opinion?

gender

income

interest groups

mass media

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these interest groups is most likely to lobby with legislators on behalf of workers?

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

American Heart Association

American Medical Association

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of an interest group that tries to influence the government to take actions that will benefit large numbers of people?

economic group

issues group

public-interest group

rights group

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does an interest group most likely use to gain more members?

bring suits in court

influence public opinion

lobby government officials

take part in elections

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a personal-background factor that will influence opinions about public issues?

mass media

interest groups

government officials

occupation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Interest groups can influence government by

lobbying officials.

passing new laws.

ruling in courts.

running candidates.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do people hope to gain by joining interest groups?

increase their influence on government policies

make connections to help their career

make contacts so they can run for office

win bonus gifts that the groups give away

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