CE.10a-c SOL Review

CE. 10a: Which is NOT a way the mass media plays a role in setting the public agenda?

• Holding government officials accountable to the public

• Focusing public attention on selected issues

• Separating fact from opinion

• Offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

CE. 10a: An article like the one below best represents which way the media plays an important role?

• informing policymakers

• focusing attention on issues

• offering a forum for opposing views

• holding government officials accountable

CE. 10b: What does the term lobbying mean?

• Having two houses

• Powers set aside for the state

• Seeking to influence legislators

• Prohibiting the government from acting unfairly

CE. 10b: Which is NOT a way individuals influence public policy?

• Participating in politics

• Identifying issues

• Expressing opinions

• Joining interest groups

CE. 10b: Which is NOT a way interest groups influence public policy?

• Identifying issues

• Making political contributions

• Lobbying government officials

• Voting in Congress

CE. 10c: International issues would require policy decisions by local governments on all of the following EXCEPT-

• Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic

• Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism

• Policies to protect the environment

• Ratification of a treaty