Vocab
Vocab x2
Influencing the Goverment
Random
Political Communication
100
A list of issues that much of society agrees are a priority.
What is Public Agenda
100
The source of our news and information about current events.
What is The Media
100
What is an example of something that is in the Local Public Sphere?
[A current event in Jacksonville]
100
Which Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees freedom of the press to individuals, political candidates and special interest groups?
The 1st Amendment
100
When a movie star endorses a particular candidate
testimonial
200
What is a lobbyist?
Someone who conducts activities in order to influence public officials
200
The U.S. Supreme Court building, and scales are symbols that represent what?
Justice
200
Which roles does the media take on in influencing the government (3 ways)
Gatekeeper Watchdog Agenda Setter
200
What is the definition of democracy?
A system of government run by the whole population through elected representatives.
200
A picture of the flag in a campaign poster is an example of which type of propaganda
Transfer
300
A place where society discusses the issues that affect everyone.
What is Public Sphere
300
What is my favorite College Football Team?
Georgia Bulldogs
300
What is the Impact of Interest Groups on Government?
interest groups are often successful in persuading government officials to take their issues into consideration. By attaching their organization’s name to a candidate in order to get the candidate elected, voters take notice of endorsements. They are able to raise a lot of money in order to support candidates.
300
The National Rifle Association (NRA) works to preserve law abiding citizens’ rights to buy, have, and use firearms for legitimate purposes. This is an example of:
a special interest group
300
1884 – Grover Cleveland – “Blaine, Blaine, James G. Blaine. The Continental Liar from the State of Maine.”
name calling
400
Gathering people and resources to support public policies that help their members.
What are Interest Groups
400
Watchdog
A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian
400
Choose one other person to do the Nae Nae with you.
...You gotta do it for the points!
400
What is one way public opinion is measured
polls
400
John Anderson lives in a huge mansion, has a private plane and takes frequent vacations all around the world. He drives a Toyota Corolla.
plain folks
500
The stand a government takes on an issue.
What is Public Policy
500
Propaganda
The method of spreading ideas or information for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person.
500
What are 2 ways an individual can influence and monitor the government? Double your points if you can list all 4!
Voting, Attending Civics Meetings, Peitioning the Government and Running for Office.
500
How do issue move from the Public Sphere to the Public Agenda?
when discussions generate enough interest that people want to make them a priority
500
Preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another.
bias
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