Unit 2 Politics

What is the main purpose of political parties?

• They waste everyone's time and energy

• They make sure that the media stays honest and unbiased

• They allow people to yell at others that don't agree with them

• They provide people with an opportunity to participate in the election process

What is an interest group?

• A group that gets unbiased information out to the public

• An organization that generates profit by selling good products

• An organization that puts pressure on politicians to create laws that favor their cause

• An organized group of people who have the exact same political ideology

Which political party typically wants less government involvement?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Liberal

• Green

What is lobbying?

• The act of influencing laws or policy

• The process of electing a president

• Gathering money for a political campaign

• Political ideas that influence how people vote

What is media?

• A type of interest group that protects animals

• Any method of communicating information

• A group of people against a political party

• A library of information storage

What are Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• Groups that are designed to influence citizens to vote for certain candidates

• Non-profit organizations that spread information about particular issues

• Components of interest groups that collect money and donate it based on their political interests

• Members of political parties that search for the best candidate to nominate in an election

What is a "red state"?

• A state that typically votes Democrat

• A swing state

• A moderate state

• A state that typically votes Republican

What does the media do in the role of gatekeeper?

• They provide unbiased information

• They decide who will win elections

• They decide which stories will be shared

• They make sure that no corruption is taking place in government

What are demographics?

• Groups of people who influence legislation

• Data or information about a specific population of people

• Media coverage during an election

• The bias used in propaganda pieces to convince people

What is propaganda?

• A type of message aimed at influencing the opinions or behaviors of people

• Videos that entertain the public

• Magazines that cover certain political candidates

• Posters that are designed to make people feel better about uncomfortable topics