The Role of Media in Public Policy

Which of the following is not considered mass media?

• Books

• Radio

• Internet

• Television

What is public policy?

• The actions of individuals in society

• The actions of the government as they deal with the issues of the day

• The rules set by private companies

• The opinions of the public

How do government officials use the media?

• To hide information

• To communicate with the public

• To create entertainment

• To sell products

Fact or opinion: Mrs. Gibson is the best civics teacher ever!

• Fact

• Opinion

Bias or propaganda: Mrs. Gibson thinks that the Surf Hawks are the smartest and most hardworking students at HMS.

• Bias

• Propaganda

Bias or propaganda: All the cool kids submit all their Canvas assignments on time!

• Bias

• Propaganda

Sources are

• places where information is obtained

• types of media

• government policies

• public announcements

How can individuals and interest groups influence public policy through government officials?

• By lobbying them

• By ignoring them

• By avoiding them

• By hiding from them

What is a common method used by interest groups to influence public policy?

• Demonstrating

• Voting

• Traveling

• Shopping

What is the role of interest groups in public policy?

• To influence government actions

• To ignore government actions

• To avoid political discussions

• To play sports