Unit 8-Influencing the Gov.

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government? 

• military officers

• elected officials

• interest groups

• circuit judges

Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?  

• A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.

• A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill.

How might a political action committee influence government?

• send a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporters

• contribute money to a U.S. Senate  campaign

• write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator

• contribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state

How do the media typically influence government?

• by reporting court procedures

• by making political contributions

• by investigating illegal business practices

• by broadcasting campaign advertisements

The table below describes ratings for news organizations. According to the table, what impact has media had on government?

• Government is less likely to regulate the press.

• Government is more likely to regulate the press. 

• Government is less likely to respond to public concerns.

• Government is more likely to respond to public concerns.

Which option presents a clear point of view?

• bias

• metaphor

• propaganda

• symbolism

Which source would give the most accurate information about the views held by an incumbent running for Congress?

• special interest group ratings of that Congress member

• a television commercial sponsored by a political party

• the voting record of the candidate while in Congress 

• flyers sent through the mail by the candidate

The passage below is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision. Based on the passage, what is a goal of the FCC regulation?

• to limit bias in political communication

• to promote bias in political communication

• to limit symbolism in political communication

• to promote symbolism in political communication

Below is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. What type of political communication is being referenced in the statement?

• bias

• persuasion

• propaganda

• symbolism

The poster below was placed in public buildings, businesses and schools by a civil rights group. What is a long term policy goal of the interest group?

• electing candidates

• regulating elections

• improving citizens’ lives

• influencing political appointments