Civics Unit #2 CG2.8, CG2.9

A candidate for Governor of Florida is seen at a local pizza shop shaking hands and talking with people. Which form of propaganda is this?

• Bandwagon

• Plain folks

• Glittering generalities

• Name calling

A watchdog is. . .

• A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian Ex: Media

• Plural form of the work "medium", refers to various means of communication.

• Trying to influence a lawmaker to pass laws in support of an interest group's issue.

An Interest Group is. . .

• A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue, who try to influence legislators to act in their favor.

• A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian. Ex: Media

• Independent political organization that promotes an interest group through $$ to help elect candidates who support the group's views.

• Trying to influence a lawmaker to pass laws in support of an interest group's issue.

This type of propaganda makes accusations, but doesn't give any facts to support the claims.

• Card stacking

• Testimonials

• Name calling

• Bandwagon

Political Action Committee (PAC) is. . .

• Plural form of the work "medium", refers to various means of communication.

• Trying to influence a lawmaker to pass laws in support of an interest group's issue.

• A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue, who try to influence legislators to act in their favor.

• Independent political organization that promotes an interest group through $$ to help elect candidates who support the group's views.

What is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

• Interest groups have more members than political parties.

• Interest groups have platforms addressing all issues of public concern.

• Interest groups are organized to elect their candidates to political office.

• Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues.

Propaganda is. . .

• A preference, opinion, or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.

• A method of spreading ideas/ information for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, cause, or a person.

• The use of something to represent ideas or qualities.

Lobbying is. . .

• Trying to influence a lawmaker to pass laws in support of an interest group's issue.

• Plural form of the work "medium", refers to various means of communication.

• A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue, who try to influence legislators to act in their favor.

This type of propaganda tells you to base your decision on what someone else (usually someone famous) thinks.

• Glittering generalities

• Testimonials

• Plain folks

• Bandwagon

Which of the following is NOT an example of media?

• Broadcasting

• Internet

• Print

• Family