What are ways in which individuals can monitor and influence government?

• Voting

• Attending civic meetings

• Protesting or petitioning government

• All of these

What is NOT an example of media?

• School

• Television

• Radio

• Internet

What amendment gives media the right to report on what's going on in government without government interference?

• 1st amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 9th amendment

Members of interest groups trying to influence lawmakers into making new laws and regulations is called

• campaigning

• monitoring

• lobbying

• watchdogs

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

• interest groups

• campaigns

• representatives

• jurists

A form of public communication that provides biased and one-sided information is called

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

• Facts

• Generalities

An image that stands for an idea is called

• Symbolism

• Propaganda

• Fact

• Generalities

A prejudice in favor of or against something is called

• Propaganda

• Symbolism

• Bias

• Fact

A group created to raise money for a candidate or cause is called a

• political action committee

• lobbying group

• glittering generality

• campaign

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

• To raise campaign funds for political parties.

• To influence public decision-making for the common good.

• to influence state legislators or members of congress on issues

• to advise political candidates on how to manager their election campaigns