2.10 Practice

Their goal is to influence government to make decisions, pass laws and support policies.

• Interest Groups

• Political Parties

• Citizen Parties

• Influence Groups

Which are types of interest groups?

(Select all that apply)

• Single-Issue

• Political

• Public

• Ideological

Which are types of interest groups?

(Select all that apply)

• Economic

• Political

• Professional

• Environmental

Works with an interest group and meets with government officials to persuade them to talk about issues and concerns.

• Lobbyist

• Representative

• Political Action Committee

• Debaters

What is a Political Action Committee?

• The people who protest outside government buildings.

• The fundraising side of an interest group.

• The group of people who meet with government officials.

• Another name for an interest group.

What is media?

• Political Parties

• News, Radio, Social Media

• Campaigns

• Interest Groups

Watching over the government to report and share information.

• Media

• Gatekeeper

• Watchdog

• Interest Groups

Deciding what information is important and should be shared.

• Media

• Gatekeeper

• Watchdog

• Interest Groups

How do individuals monitor and influence the government?

(Select all that apply)

• Being a watchdog

• Petitioning the government

• Endorsing candidates

• Attending civic meetings

• Lobbying

How do individuals monitor and influence the government?

(Select all that apply)

• Voting

• Raising Money

• Endorsing candidates

• Running for office

• Gatekeeping