Unit 8 Quiz Review

Select all of the actions that apply to interests groups:

• Form PAC's to influence government.

• Act as watchdogs to investigate possible government wrongdoings.

• Write letters to politicians to influence government.

• Hire Lobbyist to pay politicians and influence government.

It serves as a watchdog to investigate possible wrongdoings from the government:

• Interests groups.

• Individuals.

• Media.

A group of individuals with common interests who seek to influence public policy.

• Lobbyist

• Media

• PACS

• Interest group

Political action committee, groups formed by interest groups in order to help politicians get elected.

• Interest group.

• Media

• Lobbyists

• PACs

A person who is paid to donate money and talk to politicians to try to investigate government.

• Individual

• A media reported

• Pacs

• Lobbyist

A PAC is part of:

• Individuals

• Media

• Interests groups

The media plays an important role in setting the public agenda in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• focusing public attention on selected issues

• holding government officials accountable to the public

• makes contributions to political candidates

• offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

Websites, magazines, news, games, tv shows, and advertisements are all types of

• Illustrations
• Social Networks
• Media
• Technology

In its role as a ________________, the media keeps an eye on the government which helps democracy.

• prisoner
• watchdog
• cheerleader
• voice of reason

How can the media influence public opinion?

• Offer a forum for opposing viewpoints
• Hold government officials accountable
• Focus attention on select issues
• Regulate media use