WorksheetsCE.10 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Select all of the ways the media
play an important role in setting the public agenda.
focus public attention on selected issues
offer a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated
hold government officials accountable to the public
pass laws to support public needs
Government officials use ________ to communicate with the public.
the media
the military
scare tactics
elected officials
Select all of the strategies used to evaluate media.
separate fact from opinion
separate needs from wants
detect bias
identify propaganda
evaluate sources
Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill is called ______.
demonstrating
public agenda
lobbying
demanding
How can individuals influence public policy? (Select all)
saving and investing
join interest groups (NRA, PETA)
participate in politics (vote, campaign, seek office)
How do interest groups influence public policy?
(Select all)
identifying issues
making political contributions
lobbying government officials
expressing opinions (letters, email, demonstrations)
threatening elected and/or appointed officials
Select all of the international issues/events that would require policy decisions by the local government.
public health concerns in the event of a pandemic (flu, plague)
public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
propaganda and bias issues
economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy
policies to protect the environment (wildlife protection)
________________ and ____________ _________ influence public policy.
Media/Social Media
Governor/Attorney General
President/Vice President
Individuals/Interest Groups
______ ____________ may be required to formulate, adopt, and implement public policies in response to international issues and events.
Federal Governments
State Governments
Local Governments
