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Media Impact on Public Policy
Individuals and Interest Groups
Local government
100

What is the name for artwork or cartoon to influence individuals to think a certain way about political events?

Propaganda

100

What are organizations created to press for new laws and policies their members favor?

Interest Groups

100

What is a disease widespread over a whole country or world?

Pandemic

200

What is the term for prejudice in favor or against one thing?

Bias

200

What is seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote against a bill.

Lobbying

200

What is the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, against civilians, in the hopes of promoting political aims?

Terrorism

300

What is a place where ideas can be exchanged?

Forum

300

What is the wealth and resources of a country or region, production and consumption of goods and services?

Economy 

300

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)

400

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

400

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. 

400

Local governments may be required to formulate, adopt, and implement ________________ in response to international issues and events.


Public policies

500

What are three strategies for evaluating media?

  • Separating fact from opinion

  • Detecting bias

  • Evaluating sources

  • Identifying propaganda

500

Name both ways individuals can influence public policy. 

  • Participating in politics (e.g. voting, campaigning, seeking office)

  • Joining interest groups. 

500

What is to be responsible for the consequences of one’s actions and decisions?

Accountable