Vocabulary
What are interest groups?
experts in their field and influence public policy
Propaganda technique that shows someone famous doing something everyday people do?
What is plain folks
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
interest groups
a political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice is an example of
symbolism
Which media activity is used to monitor legislative decisions?
reporting the results of major votes in Congress
What are groups that support causes that affect the lives of Americans in general?
Public interest groups
What is an example of a gatekeeper?
Giving a reporter access to information
What is a way that news gets out to large groups of people?
Mass Media
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which the media influence government?
by contributing to election campaign fund
Propaganda technique convincing people that everyone else agrees on an issue.
What is bandwagon?
Sarah felt very strongly about an issue in the news. She wrote to her representative in Congress and expressed her feelings on the issue. Then she started a petition on the same issue, collected signatures from her neighbors, and sent it off. Which statement describes Sarah's activities?
She was influencing government as an individual
Which option presents a specific point of view on an issue?
bias
The mass media plays an important __________ role by exposing government misconduct.
What is watchdog?
What is a difference between interest groups and political parties?
Interest groups attempt to influence government directly on particular issues
"It's a choice between keeping the tax relief that is moving the economy forward, or putting the burden of higher taxes back on the American people. It's a choice between an America that leads the world with strength and confidence, or an America that is uncertain in the face of danger"
How was this political communication intended to win public support for President Bush?
by labeling his opponent as uncertain
Influencing people for or against an idea.
What is propaganda?
Public opinion is influenced by _________, interest groups and public officials?
What is mass media?
Interest groups do these three things.
help candidates run for office, advise members on how to vote, form PACs
"Florida is nationally recognized for its strong support for government in the sunshine and this commitment is reflected in our statutes and Constitution."
Which is an important consequence of the "sunshine" described by Florida's Attorney General?
Individuals can attend civic meetings to influence public policy.