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2/4/2021 CE.10 Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When evaluating campaign speeches and literature you must be able to 
a)
separate fact from opinion
b)
identify propaganda
c)
detect bias
d)
all of these
2.
One way interest groups influence public policy is by
a)
identifying issues
b)
contributing to campaigns
c)
lobbying government officials
d)
all of these 
3.
Which is not an influence that the media has on public policy and policymakers?
a)
focusing the public attention on specific issues
b)
offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated
c)
holding government officials accountable to the public
d)
sticks to the political center on controversial issues
4.
When evaluating campaign speeches and literature you must be able to 
a)
separate fact from opinion
b)
identify propaganda
c)
detect bias
d)
all of these
5.

Select all of the ways the media

play an important role in setting the public agenda.

a)

focus public attention on selected issues

b)

offer a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

c)

hold government officials accountable to the public

d)

pass laws to support public needs

6.

How can individuals influence public policy? (Select all)

a)

saving and investing

b)

join interest groups (NRA, PETA)

c)

participate in politics (vote, campaign, seek office)

7.

Select all of the international issues/events that would require policy decisions by the local government.

a)

public health concerns in the event of a pandemic (flu, plague)

b)

public safety in the event of an act of terrorism

c)

propaganda and bias issues

d)

economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy

e)

policies to protect the environment (wildlife protection)

8.

How do interest groups influence public policy?

(Select all)

a)

identifying issues

b)

making political contributions

c)

lobbying government officials

d)

expressing opinions (letters, email, demonstrations)

e)

threatening elected and/or appointed officials

9.

______ ____________ may be required to formulate, adopt, and implement public policies in response to international issues and events.

a)

Federal Governments

b)

State Governments

c)

Local Governments

10.

________________ and ____________ _________ influence public policy.

a)

Media/Social Media

b)

Governor/Attorney General

c)

President/Vice President

d)

Individuals/Interest Groups