Influencing Public Policy Quiz

Who influences government?

• Individuals

• Interest Groups

• The media

• All of these

Select the ways individuals can affect public policy? (Choose all correct answers)

• participate in politics

• focus public attention

• offer a forum for opposing viewpoints

• join interest groups

Select the ways that individuals can participate in politics: (Choose all correct answers)

• run for office

• watch youtube

• campaign

• vote

• surf the internet

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Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

• to raise campaign funds for political parties

• to influence public decision-making for the common good

• to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues

• to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns

The main goal of an interest group is to:

• monitor public policy

• influence public policy

• run for office

• donate to a campaign

Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group?

• A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.

• An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

• A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.

• A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

When individuals join together to form groups with others who believe in the same issue or cause it is called a what?

• club

• organization

• interest group

• union

What is it called when interest groups try to persuade legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?

• PAC

• Lobbying

• Demonstrating

• public policy

Which of the following best demonstrates the media focusing public attention on a specific issue?

• A press conference is held to question the President on the removal of troops from Iraq

• The local news station runs a week long story about the condition of schools throughout the state

• A debate is held between the Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Presidency

• The governor is interviewed about his involvement in a scheme to redraw district lines to favor his party

What is the best title for the illustration?

• How the Interest Groups Influence Public Policy

• How to Get Elected to Office

• How the Media Influences Public Policy

• How Officials Influence Public Policy