SOL 10b&c reading comp questions

How can individuals participate in politics?

• By voting, campaigning, and seeking office

• By ignoring political events

• By only watching news

• By avoiding public discussions

What is lobbying?

• Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill

• Writing letters to friends

• Voting in elections

• Attending public events

What is a Special Interest Group?

• A group of voters within a political party

• A government agency that oversees elections

• An organization that seeks to influence public policy and legislation

• A group that organizes political campaigns

What power do local governments have in Virginia?

• Promoting public health

• Ignoring public health

• Only focusing on education

• Avoiding public safety

What do interest groups do to influence public policy?

• Identify issues and make political contributions

• Avoid political discussions

• Only vote in local elections

• Ignore government officials

What might local governments need to do in response to international issues?

• Plan and put into action public policies

• Ignore international events

• Only focus on local issues

• Avoid making any changes

What might local governments need to do to promote economic development?

• Implement public policy

• Ignore economic opportunities

• Only focus on local issues

• Avoid international trade

What is one impact of the global economy on local governments?

• Supporting economic development

• Ignoring economic changes

• Only focusing on local businesses

• Avoiding international trade

What might local governments do in response to a terrorist attack?

• Protect public safety

• Ignore the situation

• Only focus on economic issues

• Avoid public safety measures

What might local officials need to adapt to attract businesses?

• 21st century technologies

• Old technologies

• Traditional methods

• Outdated practices