What is the name for artwork or cartoon to influence individuals to think a certain way about political events?
Propaganda
What are organizations created to press for new laws and policies their members favor?
Interest Groups
What is a disease widespread over a whole country or world?
Pandemic
What is the term for prejudice in favor or against one thing?
Bias
What is seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote against a bill.
Lobbying
What is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, against civilians, in the hopes of promoting political aims?
Terrorism
What is a place where ideas can be exchanged?
Forum
What is the wealth and resources of a country or region, production and consumption of goods and services?
Economy
What are three international issues that can influence local government?
Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism
Economic development policies in response to the emerging global economy
Policies to protect the environment (e.g., wildlife protection)
Name two ways the media influences the public agenda.
Focusing public attention on selected issues
Offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated
Holding government officials accountable to the public
Name three ways how interest groups can influence public policy.
Identifying issues
Making political contributions ($$)
Lobbying government officials
Expressing opinions (e.g. through lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters or e-mail, using social media.
Local governments may be required to formulate, adopt, and implement ________________ in response to international issues and events.
Public policies
What are three strategies for evaluating media?
Separating fact from opinion
Detecting bias
Evaluating sources
Identifying propaganda
Name both ways individuals can influence public policy.
Participating in politics (e.g. voting, campaigning, seeking office)
Joining interest groups.
What is to be responsible for the consequences of one’s actions and decisions?
Accountable