Influencing Govt (Interest Groups-Media)

"The First Amendment of the Constitution protects freedoms of speech, religion, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government."

The passage is incorrect. Which of the following freedoms is also protected by the First Amendment?

• No quartering of troops

• Free press

• Right to bear arms

• Right to not self-incriminate

"The First Amendment of the Constitution protects freedoms of speech, religion, peaceful assembly, and the right to petition the government."

Which of the following freedoms in the above passage IS LEAST closely associated with the function of interest groups?

• Religion

• Assembly

• Speech

• Petition

Which of the following actions both monitor the government AND allow people to influence its function?

• Attend civic meetings

• Following and responding to politicians social media posts

• Taking part in political rallies

• All of the above

Attending _____ meetings gives people a chance to talk to elected officials in an organized format.

Which of the following MUST BE true for assembling to be protected by the First Amendment?

• Must purchase proper licenses

• Must be peaceful

• Must be granted a permit

• Must only focus on local issues

The ________ Law prohibits government dealings to be conducted in secret.

Which of the following processes do we have in America to confirm those running for office are fit to serve in the role if elected?

• There are no processes - our government opens up all offices to all people.

• Tests are given to potential candidates to confirm their abilities

• Government creates a specific list of criteria for candidates to meet

• Fees are required to run for office and to vote in elections

Looking at this special interest group logo, they would likely support which of the following:

• Extended protections for wildlife

• The creation of more zoos

• The capture of the world's bear populations

• The increased usage of white and black ink in clothing

Which of the following IS NOT a commonly used tactic by interest groups and special interest groups?

• The creation of Political Action Committees to fund their activities and efforts

• To drive public opinion and to use the court system to further their interests

• The hiring of lobbyists to help convince elected officials to support their causes

• To operate as political parties so that their members can win seats in government

_____ is made up of television, newspaper, internet/social media, vlogs, and blogs.