2.8 Understanding Civic Engagement and Media Influence

What is one of the key roles of the media in relation to the government?

• To ignore government actions

• To promote government propaganda

• To provide entertainment to the public

• To monitor and hold the government accountable

What does freedom of the press allow journalists to do?

• To hold private meetings with government officials

• To ignore any government wrongdoing

• To investigate and expose government actions

• To become government officials

How can individuals monitor the government?

• By playing video games

• By watching television all day

• By staying informed and engaged

• By ignoring news and politics

What is one way individuals can influence government decisions?

• By not expressing their views

• By avoiding voting

• By running for public office

• By sleeping

What do interest groups do to influence government policies?

• They lobby lawmakers

• They watch TV

• They ignore politics

• They go on vacation

Why is voting considered important for influencing the government?

• It allows people to choose their favorite movie

• It is not important

• It allows people to choose leaders who align with their values

• It is a good exercise

What can provide valuable insights to government officials?

• Interest groups' expertise

• Random guesses

• Avoiding decisions

• Ignoring issues

How does the media help citizens?

• By providing biased information

• By selling products

• By offering entertainment only

• By helping them stay informed

What is a fundamental way to participate in the democratic process?

• Avoiding discussions

• Following the news

• Ignoring civic meetings

• Staying uninformed

What role do interest groups play in democracy?

• They provide entertainment

• They ignore government actions

• They advocate for specific causes

• They distract citizens