CE.10a-c Making Public Policy

This cartoon illustrates how government officials use media to

• Communicate with other countries

• Influence political lobbyist

• Approve federal legislation

• Communicate with the public

Anna just turned 18 years old. She just registered to vote, but she’s not sure who she should vote for. She’s not sure she wants to vote for the candidate her parents are voting for.

What is the one way Anna should not evaluate the candidates for the upcoming election?

• Reading editorials from one source

• Detecting bias

• Separating fact from opinions

• Identifying propaganda

The cartoon shows that the media should

• Believe everyone's opinions

• Always tell the truth

• Never be biased

• Evaluate sources

Means of mass communication such as television, radio, newspaper, and social media websites.

• Bias

• Propaganda

• Media

• Interest Groups

An interest group is

• A group whose members have a common goal

• A political action committee

• A political party

Which description does not fit for what special interest groups do?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 2

This cartoon about lobbying shows that lobbyists try to

• Increase voter registration

• Influence legislators

• Increase public awareness

• Influence voter turnout

Charles recently wrote a letter to his local Congressman concerning a company that is dumping toxic chemicals into a local river. Which of the following ways is Charles influencing public policy?

• Joining an interest group

• Participating in politics

• Expressing opinions

• Making political contributions

Which is not a way individuals can influence public policy?

• Obtaining a job

• Using social media

• Joining interest groups

• Voting

Which is an example of political lobbying?

• The governor gives special advice to legislative members

• The local newspaper exposes corrupt practices in election campaigns

• A health group ask legislators to pass tougher antipollution laws

• A mayoral candidate holds a campaign rally for registered voters