Impact of Media and Interest Groups on Government

What is the primary focus of SS 7c 210 in the civics curriculum?

• The importance of international relations

• The role of political parties in elections

• The impact of media and interest groups on government

• The influence of technology on education

What is one of the key roles of media in relation to government?

• Promoting government propaganda

• Acting as a watchdog

• Supporting political campaigns

• Entertaining the public

What should citizens do to ensure they are well-informed?

• Only follow social media updates

• Verify information through multiple sources

• Rely on a single news source

• Ignore international news

How can the media influence government actions?

• By endorsing candidates

• By reporting on government activities

• By organizing rallies

• By voting in elections

Why is it important for the media to remain unbiased?

• To increase entertainment value

• To gain more subscribers

• To ensure accurate and reliable reporting

• To support specific political parties

What should citizens be cautious of when consuming media?

• The speed of news delivery

• The volume of content

• Entertainment value

• Bias and misinformation

What is lobbying in the context of interest groups?

• A financial strategy

• A method of public protest

• A way to influence legislation

• A voting system

What is the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?

• To monitor election fairness

• To support political candidates financially

• To organize protests

• To provide educational resources

What role do state legislators play in relation to lobbyists?

• They compete with lobbyists in elections

• They supervise lobbyist activities

• They are influenced by lobbyists to pass laws

• They provide funding to lobbyists

What historical example illustrates the practice of lobbying?

• The drafting of the Constitution

• President Grant at the Willard Hotel

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The first televised presidential debate