NC: Influencing Government

Based on the government system in the United States, which INDIVIDUAL activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?

• Watching political debates on television

• Discussing political issues at work

• Collecting opinions for a yearbook

• Gathering signatures for a petition

One way an INDIVIDUAL can impact government is by _____________.

• Watching television

• Reading a newspaper

• Voting at an election

• Listening to radio debates

One way the MEDIA can positively impact the government is by __________.

• Petitioning local mewspapers

• Being a Watchdog and investigating and reporting government activity.

• Giving candidates money fr ther campaigns

• Writing untrue stories about potentially bad candidates

How do individuals influence the government?

• By hiring lobbyists

• By attending civic meetings

• By serving as watchdogs

• By forming PACs

Which of the following is true about the following statement: Stamp Money Out of Politics!

• It is not expensive to run for elected office
• Citizens should donate more to political campaigns.
• Monetary contributions have too much influence on elections. 
• Taxes on postage stamps help to pay for needed public services.

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

• prisoner
• watchdog
• cheerleader
• voice of reason

The term ________________  refers to methods of communicating with large numbers of people.

• bias
• non bias
• sign language
• mass media

SS.7.C.2.10

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media affect politics?

• by providing information on both parties

• by contributing to election campaign funds

• by focusing public attention on particular issues

• by providing in-depth coverage of national issues

What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• To train people to work at the polls on Election Day

• To raise money to contribute to political campaigns

• To design ballots for congressional elections

• To establish rules for candidate debates

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• military officers

• elected officials

• interest groups

• circuit judges