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Two ways individuals can influence elected lawmakers by expressing their opinions about issues
writing essays
Lobbying
Writing letters
gobbying
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What are ways Interest groups influence public policy ?
making political contributions
interest groups
Identifying issues
lobbying government officials
3
What does the word "lobbying" mean?
seeking interest
Seeking to influence legislators to vote for against a bill
being in a lobby
influencing people
4
Many local governments have developed policies to deal with the threat of __________
attack
terrorism
taxes
ferroirsm
5
Why do political leaders pay more attention to interest groups with large numbers of members?
More members usually more money to donate to their campaigns
More members = more media attention
jobs
more attention to media
6
Tell two ways individuals can influence public policy through direct participation in politics.
Joining a political party
goting
Voting
getting removed from the political party
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What are ways the media plays an important role in setting the public agenda?
government
Holding government officials accountable to the public
Focusing public attention on selected issues
focusing on the public eye
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What is jurisdiction?
Authority to hear a mase
Authority to hear a case
going to jail
not appearing in court
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Interest groups that want to build a solid influence with lawmakers usually make it a _________
contrributions
contributions
political debates
piggy bank
10
The growth of the global economy may require local governments to
develop
new economic ________
economic resources
entrepreneurship
development
bevelpment
11
What are ways individuals influence public policy
influencing the public agenda
interest groups
voting
Participating in politics (voting campaigning seeking office
12
What is the impact of the media on public opinion and public policy?
influencing U.S. citizens
The Media informs policy makers and influences public policy
media informing interest groups
influencing qublic policy
13
What could a newspaper or TV station reporter do to encourage new laws?
voting
not publishing articles
Call the public's attention to issue by publishing articles
yelling at the public attention
14
Give the name of two interest groups active in U.S. politics
League of Women Voters
SRA
National Rifle Association
league of momen voters
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What is a guilty verdict?
someone who needs a lawyer
someone who is innocent
someone who is guilty
The conclusion of a jury or judge in a non-jury case
