Credible Sources
A photograph taken at the scene of a crime is this type of source
Primary
The Art of fact of convincing someone to believe something
What is persuasion
People who share a similar set of principles and seek power by helping their members win elections
What are political parties
These tend to have a big influence on Americans in the opinions and decisions that have or make
ie: Instagram & Twitter
What are social networking sites
Social Media, tv, radio, editorials, Op-Eds, letters to the editor, political cartoons
This type of information is connected to what you are looking for
Relevant
An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
What is a compromise
The two major political platforms in the US
What are Democract and Republican
An organization of people whose members share policy views on specific issues.
What is an interest group?
blogs, social media posts , first-person accounts
Loaded language, imbalance of evidence, and exaggerated truths are examples of this
What are characteristics in Bias
To determine how a conflict should be resolved and listening to both sides is the job of this person; attempts to build consensus
What is a mediator
These people help interest groups influence legislation and bring the issues that concern the group to law makers attention
What are lobbyists
PETA, NRA, and Sierra Club are examples of these
What are intertest groups
The involvement of citizens in public affairs and decision-making processes, is called:
This is distinguished by statements of facts, and the ability to check the accuracy
What is distinguishing fact from opinion
In this case, the majoity rule means everyone doesn't get what they want; thus this tries to find a unanimous decision
What is consensus building
Size, Intensity, and Financial resources all contribute to this
What are the factors of a successful interest group?
This group of people tends to believe in gun rights, religious rights, and equal taxes
Who are Republicans
Explain why is the involvement of youth important in civic engagement.
Youth bring fresh perspectives and new ideas to important issues.
School textbooks, websites with .gov, .edu are all examples of these
What are credible sources
Understanding what's at stake, being respectful to others, and being open to negotiating are all
Direct mail, Use of Lobbyists, Helping education voters, and support of sympathetic candidates are examples of this
What are the 4 ways Interest groups impact us?
This is used in government to help make bills and decisions
What is persuasion
What is the downside to relying on social media for news?
The spread of misinformation and fake news