Impact of Media, Individuals, and Interest Groups Vocab CG.2.8

civic meeting

• a gathering for social events

• a meeting that is held for the people to share their opinions with government officials

• a formal event for business discussions

• a casual get-together for community members

interest group/special interest group

• A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor

• An organization that provides financial support to political candidates

• A coalition of businesses that work together to increase profits

• A social club that focuses on recreational activities

peaceful protest

• violent demonstration aimed at social change

• nonviolent resistance or action for the purpose of achieving social or political change

• aggressive lobbying for political reform

• passive acceptance of social injustice

lobbyist

• a person who engages in activities aimed at influencing government officials

• a government official who makes laws

• a citizen who votes in elections

• a journalist who reports on political issues

1st Amendment

• Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.

• Right to Bear Arms

• Protection Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

• Right to a Fair Trial

watchdog

• a person or group who critically monitors the activities of another entity such as government or corporations

• a type of animal that is trained to guard property

• a device used to measure time intervals

• a person who provides entertainment through storytelling

lobbying

• engaging in activities aimed at influencing government officials, particularly members of a legislative body

• a process of gathering public support for a political campaign

• the act of voting in a legislative assembly

• a method of conducting public opinion polls

political action committee (PAC)

• an independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views

• a government agency that regulates political donations and campaign financing

• a grassroots movement aimed at influencing public policy through direct action

• a type of political party that focuses on local issues and community engagement

media

• the means of mass communication in the forms of print, radio, television and internet/social media

• a type of digital content that is only available on mobile devices

• a form of communication that only includes written text

• a method of communication that is limited to face-to-face interactions

petition

• a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause

• a casual conversation between friends

• a type of legal document used in court

• a request for a refund or exchange