Ch 3 Influencing Government

What is considered the media?

• Group of individuals with common interests

• Communication channels and news sources

• One or more people acting independently to bring change

• Government officials

Which of the following is an example of an interest group?

• You or me

• Print media

• Economic groups

• Government officials

Which of the following is an example of an interest group?

• Gatekeepers

• Digital media

• Environmental groups

• Government officials

How do individuals influence the government?

• By hiring lobbyists

• By attending civic meetings

• By serving as watchdogs

• By forming PACs

What is one way interest groups influence the government?

• By peaceful protesting

• By broadcasting news

• By hiring lobbyists

• By running for office

Which of the following is a role of the media in influencing government?

• Attending civic meetings

• Filing lawsuits

• Serving as watchdog to identify issues

• Petitioning the government

What type of media is included in the examples of how media influences government?

• Economic

• Environmental

• Print

• Special Interest Group

Which of the following is NOT a way individuals influence the government?

• Peaceful protesting

• Petitioning the government

• Running for office

• Hiring lobbyists

What is one of the ways interest groups gain public support?

• By attending civic meetings

• By peaceful protesting

• Publicity through advertising and publications

• By serving as watchdogs

Which of the following is an example of how the media influences government?

• By forming PACs

• By monitoring government changes

• By acting as a gatekeeper about issues

• By voting