Media and Government Influences

Media and Government Influences

7th Grade

21 Qs

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Media and Government Influences

Media and Government Influences

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

To raise and donate money to political compaigns
Develop yard signs and other campaign materials such as doorhangers
To influence legislators through lobbying
To organize people into a political party and run election campaigns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

To influence government officials on a specific issue

To form legislative committees that study public policy

To regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates

To select cases for hearing in appeals courts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group?

A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.

An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.

A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the media influence public opinion?

Gives money to political parties
Regulates the type of media people use
Focuses attention on certain issues
Tells people who to vote for

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is it called when individuals try to get legislators to introduce or vote a certain way on a bill?

Interest groups
Lobbying
Demonstrating
PAC

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Bias means _____________ one view over another view.

supplementing
favoring
opinioning
hosting

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an organized group of people who share a common goal and actively attempt to influence lawmakers?

ideology group

interest group

political party

political action committee

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