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Worksheets2.10 Influencing the media
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of these is a role of public opinion in a democracy?
to determine election results
to guide the actions of public officials
to reflect political leaders’ ideas
to shape the views of media members
An issue gaining in importance as a result of television news coverage is an example of what influence on public opinion?
gender
income
interest groups
mass media
Which of these interest groups is most likely to lobby with legislators on behalf of workers?
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
What is the name of an interest group that tries to influence the government to take actions that will benefit large numbers of people?
economic group
public-interest group
Professional interest group
rights group
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of the press?
First
Second
Fourth
Fifth
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
military officers
elected officials
interest groups
circuit judges
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
watching political debates on television
discussing political issues at work
collecting opinions for a yearbook
gathering signatures for a petition
Which example represents the media acting as a watchdog?
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe.
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire.
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill
Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
to influence state legislators or members of Congress to pass laws that benefit their interest group
to raise campaign funds for political parties
to influence public decision-making to benefit the common good
to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns
Which group would be most likely to support a ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico?
An interest group that supports the rights of workers.
An interest group that protects wildlife and tries to reduce pollution.
An interest group that defends a person's second amendment rights.
An interest group that supports the equal treatment of women.
Which of the following are groups that form because of a common goal; they support a specific issue and work in large numbers to get their issue recognized by the government?
Federalists
Interest Groups
Representatives
Electors
Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?
The media
Interest groups
Lawmakers
Military Members
Wat is the main purpose of a public opinion poll?
Discovering what issues are most important and supported by voters and members of the public
Getting new laws passed
Impeaching government officials
Explaining a newly passed law
What is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
To train people to work at the polls on Election Day
To raise money to contribute to political campaigns
To design ballots for congressional elections
To establish rules for candidate debates
