CE 10 Public Policy Practice

General goals set by political leaders that help shape specific laws on a topic-

• Forum
• Public Agenda
• Public Policy
• Lobby

A person whose job it is to influence officials and convince them to vote a particular way on proposed laws-

• Lobbyist

• Candidate

• Campaign assistant

• Policymaker

Select 3 ways the media

plays an important role in setting the public agenda.

• Focus public attention on selected issues

• Offer a forums for opposing viewpoints

• Pass laws to support public needs

• Hold government officials accountable

A group of people with a common interest in a public issue.

• Lobbyists

• Interest groups

• Public agenda

• Public policy

How can individuals influence public policy? (Select 2)

• Saving and investing money

• Join interest groups

• Participate in politics (vote, campaign, seek office)

• Make political contributions

How do interest groups influence public policy?

(Select 4)

• Identifying issues

• Making political contributions

• Lobbying government officials

• Expressing opinions (letters, email, demonstrations)

• Threatening elected and/or appointed officials

What is the best title for the chart?

• Voters in an election

• Responsibilities of a lobbyist

• Legislators in the lawmaking process

• The president leading the executive branch

This letter is an example of-

• Demonstrating

• Lobbying

• Policymaking

• Campaigning

Which of the following is NOT an international issue that may impact local policy making?

• Public health concerns during a pandemic

• Economic success of a Virginia dairy farm

• Habitat destruction that affects wildlife

• Public safety following an act of terrorism

What is the media doing when it informs the public about the wrongdoing and mistakes of government?

• Contributing to a campaign

• Lobbying for an interest group

• Holding government accountable

• Voting