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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy are government leaders often influenced by special interest groups?Special interest groups use methods supported by votersSpecial interest groups control media coverage of political campaignsSpecial interest groups raise significant amounts of money for political campaignSpecial interest groups provide voters with information about qualifications of candidates
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the core purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?To train people to work at the polls on Election DayTo raise money to contribute to political campaignsTo design ballots for congressional electionsTo establish the rules for candidate debates
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of the media exercising its "watchdog' role over government?A local radio talk show about uniforms in schoolA televised debate between presidential campaignsA newspaper story about the building if a new highwayA local television news report about a city councilman taking bribes
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBased on the government system in the U.S., which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?Watching political debates on TVDiscussing political issues at workCollecting opinions for a yearbookGathering signatures for a petition
- 5. Multiple Choice
The table shows lobbying methods and their associated costs and time required.
Which are her best options?An online petition and letters to citizensCalling citizens by phone and letters to citizensEmailing the representatives and an online petitionGroup rally event and emailing the representative - 6. Multiple ChoiceWho do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?Military officersElected officialsInterest GroupsCircuit Judges
- 7. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the table, what impact has media had on government?Government is less likely to regulate the pressGovernment is more likely to regulate the pressGovernment is less likely to respond to public concernsGovernment is more likely to respond to public concerns
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich question would a citizen want to ask to determine whether a lobbyist is working on behalf of the public interest?Has the lobbyist worked as a public official before?How long has the person been a lobbyist?How much is the lobbyist being paid?What organization hired the lobbyist?
- 9. Multiple ChoiceYou want to get a law passed on requiring gas detectors in all houses. What type of group would you most likely organize to help reach the goal?City CouncilFocus GroupInterest GroupPolitical Party
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who do lobbyists attempt to influence?
interest groups
the media
lawmakers
PACs
- 11. Multiple Choice
Lobbying is when
Interest groups work with elected legislators to get laws passed
citizens petition the government
candidates promote their platform
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are ways that individuals can influence government? Choose all that apply.
amending the Constitution
joining a political party
running for office
petitioning the government
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which example represents the media acting as watchdog?
A journalist discovers that an office holder held a hearing.
A journalist discovers that an office holder accepted a bribe
A journalist discovers that an office holder decided to retire
A journalist discovers that an office holder voted against a bill
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the role of the media in regards to political systems and government?
lobbyist
watchdog
cheerleader
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is a political action committee?
a type of interest group that works to raise money for a
candidate who supports their issues
a group that creates political ads for candidates
a media group that acts as watchdog for opposing parties
- 16. Multiple Choice
_________ are groups that form because of a common goal; they support a specific issue and work in large numbers to get their issue recognized by the government.
Federalists
political parties
interest groups
representatives
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can influence government? Choose all that apply.
the media
interest groups
individuals
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