The Media and Politics

Question 1

Which statement best defines an interest group?

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an organization that tries to influence policies because of a common concern

Question 2

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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✔ First; The Amendment protects the right of individuals and groups to petition the US government.: First; People with particular economic or political concerns often form to influence lawmakers to act on their behalf.: interest groups; Powerful and influential groups called committees finance campaigns and other political interests.: political action; cannot contribute directly to a politician’s campaign, but they can pay for advertising in support of a candidate.: Super PACs; “Dark money” is defined as contributions to political candidates and groups from: People whose identities are not disclosed

Question 3

crossroads PACs ✔ interest groups

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✔ interest groups

Question 4

petition✔ political actioninterest group

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✔ political action

Question 5

Interest groupsPACs✔ Super PACs

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✔ Super PACs

Question 6

interest groupsSuper PACs✔ People whose identities are not disclosed

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✔ People whose identities are not disclosed

Question 7

Choose the phrase that best completes each sentence about media organizations.

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The main goal of nonprofit media organizations is to .: educate the public; For-profit media companies are .: privately owned companies; About 90 percent of the media is owned by .: fewer than 10 companies

Question 8

✔ privately owned companiesfunded by private donationscontrolled by the government

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✔ privately owned companies

Question 9

foreign companies✔ fewer than 10 companiesgovernment agencies

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✔ fewer than 10 companies

Question 10

What are some of the ways lobbyists influence and pressure government bodies? Check all that apply.Supplying government officials and the public with informationProposing and helping write new lawsMeeting with legislators to try to influence their viewsVoting to pass laws in CongressFilling key staff roles for senators and representatives

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Supplying government officials and the public with information; Proposing and helping write new laws; Meeting with legislators to try to influence their views

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