Interest groups are allowed to form

political action committees (PACs)

According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups most likely involved?

Attempting to influence new laws

How does the media act as a "watchdog" of our government

They expose wrongdoing by officials, They question government officials

How does the government act as a "gatekeeper"?

They decide what news stories to report.

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1
Sharing ONLY all the ways I am better qualified than my opponent is...
glittering generalities
card stacking
bias
name calling
2
What below is not considered media?
Radio
Internet
Lobbyists
Television
3
What technique is in the headline?
glittering generalities
name calling
transfer
testimonial
4
True or False: The aim of propaganda is to influence public opinion.
True
False
5
What propaganda technique is this Pepsi ad using? (Do you know who the woman is?)
Glittering Generality
Card Stacking
Plain Folks
Testimonial
6
The Indian Riverkeepers monitor the health of the Indian River. They are an example of a _____
public policy
public agenda
lobbyist
watchdog group
7
An Interest Group's representative who tries to influence law-makers is a ...
Public Opinion
Lobbyist
Bias
Teacher
8
A person who conducts activities in order to influence public officials.
lobbyist
lobbying
monitor
media
9
Another name for an interest group or pressure group is a ...
Interest Group
Bias
Lobby
Public Opinion
10
A paid person from an interest group who speaks to gov't officials to influence legislation
Electioneer
Lobbyist
Litigator
Monitor
11
Slogans like “Hope” “Change” and “I Like Ike” are all...
card stacking
name calling
bias
glittering generalities
12
What kind of propaganda is portrayed in this ad?
Transfer
Card Stacking
Glittering Generality
Testimonial
13
Which is not a persuasive technique to influence people?
testimonials
labeling
lobbying
bandwagon
14
Most news sources are not for profit.
True
False
15
Government actions in the form of laws.
watchdog
public agenda
public sphere
public policy
16
In its role as gatekeeper, the media decides which stories to run.
True
False
17
What technique is shown in the picture?
testimonial
transfer
name calling
band wagon
18
Which is not a way for interest groups to further their goals?
Public Service Announcements
Lobbying
Educating
Bribery
19
A candidate posing with the American flag and wearing an American flag pin is this technique
testimonial
name calling
glittering generalities
transfer
20
What type of communication is shown in the picture?
informational
propaganda
biased
accurate
21
Propaganda technique using short phrases to promote positive feelings:
Testimonial
Plain Folks
Transfer
Glittering Generalities
22
Methods of communicating to large numbers of people is known as
Publicity
Lobbying
Propaganda
Media
23
How can the information on this poster be categorized:
Advertisement
Propaganda
Editorial
Informational
24
Card Stacking uses facts and figures to show one side as positive and one side as negative.
True
False
25
A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian.
public sphere
public policy
public agenda
watchdog
26
Propaganda using celebrities to speak on behalf of a candidate:
Plain Folks
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Transfer
27
To have a strong effect on something or someone.
impact
interest group
lobbying
influence
28
This claims that everyone agrees with the message:
Bandwagon
Name Calling
Testimonial
Labeling
29
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
Influence political lobbyists
Communicate with the public
Communicate with countries
Approve federal legislation
30
Interest groups are allowed to form
Lobbying Groups
political action committees (PACs)
corporate clubs
caucuses
31
Giving an unfavorable label to an opponent
Labeling
Name calling
Testimonial
Bandwagon
32
When a group runs TV and radio ads about an issue in order to raise public concern they are...
Endorsing a candidate for office.
Donating money
Informing
33
True or False: Any individual can monitor and impact government policy
True
False
34
According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups most likely involved?
Investing in new technology
Regulating local ads
Gathering national data
Attempting to influence new laws
35
How does the media act as a "watchdog" of our government
They defend what the government does
They expose wrongdoing by officials
They question government officials
They work to ensure that government policies are passed
36
True or False: An interest group differs from a political party.
False
True
37
Propaganda technique encouraging people to like someone because everyone else does too.
Plain Folks
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
Bandwagon
38
How does the government act as a "gatekeeper"?
They run commercials for profit.
The report local news stories.
They decide what news stories to report.
They report when the government has done something wrong.
39
Which type of communication is show in this poster?
Informational
Inaccurate
Propagandized
Accurate
40
This ad for Subway is using which propaganda technique?
Transfer
Plain Folks
Band Wagon
Glittering Generality
41
Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior and opinions of others.
lobbying
interest group
influence
impact
42
Showing only the negative aspects of a candidate is an example of:
Transfer
Name Calling
Testimonial
Card Stacking
43
Mabelline is using which kind of propaganda?
Glittering Generality
Transfer
Plain Folks
Band Wagon
44
Any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or disapproving government action.
political action committee
public agenda
petitioning the government
public policy
45
Which propaganda technique would use a famous actor promoting a certain brand of car?
Testimonial
Name-calling
Bandwagon
Plain Folks Appeal
46
Which is not a way for interest groups to further their goals?
Lobbying
Publicity
Running for office
Litigation
47
Propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a person:
Name Calling
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Card Stacking
48
A partial perspective or point of view.
bias
propaganda
lobby
symbol
49
A list of issues that much of society agrees are a priority.
public policy
public agenda
political action committee
petitioning the government
50
"Vote for Candidate Ellison. She has 95% of your neighbor's votes!" This is an example of ...
Glittering Generality
Bandwagon
Card Stacking
Testimonial
51
Bias can affect what stories a media outlet decides are important.
False
True
52
Lobbyists who meet with Congress members to share their reasons for supporting a bill are
Endorsing a candidate for office.
Donating money
Informing
53
Respond to the picture:
Officials can measure public opinion if no one interferes
Ads are best able to inform citizens without regulations.
A free media is a great watchdog for government
Lobbyists will balance out if they are subject to fewer laws
54
"Candidate Miller is a man who believes in our state!" is an example of ...
Name-calling
a testimonial
a Glittering Generality
Transfer
55
Lobbyists work for which of the following groups?
public officials
the public
interest groups
the government
56
To watch, keep track of, or check; usually for a special purpose.
media
lobbying
lobbyist
monitor
57
"The Media" only refers to television.
False
True
58
When members of an interest group help raise money to help a candidate's campaign they are ...
Informing
Donating money
Endorsing an candidate.
59
A preference, opinion, or attitude favoring one side.
Bandwagon
Transfer
Bias
Propaganda
60
Which is a reason that Interest Groups have been criticized?
For having too much influence
For being made up of mostly lobbyists.
for their refusal to fire lobbyists
for being disorganized
61
Ideas that are spread to influence people is ...
Propaganda
Public Opinion
Bias
Lobbyist
62
When an interest group runs an ad that supports a candidate running for office they are ...
Donating money
Informing
Endorsing a candidate.
63
True or False: Any individual can monitor and impact government policy
False
True
64
Propaganda technique conveying that the candidate is just like everyone else:
Bandwagon
Plain Folks
Testimonial
Transfer
65
Which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Watching political debates on television
Discussing political issues at work.
Gathering signatures for a petition.
Collecting opinions for a yearbook.
66
The total of the opinions held concerning a particular issue is known as ...
Interest Groups
Propaganda
Public Opinion
Lobbyists
67
Plural form of the word "medium," refers to various means of communication.
media
monitor
lobbyist
lobbying
68
What kind of propaganda is this World War I poster using?
Transfer
Plain Folks
Testimonial
Name Calling
69
A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote its beliefs is
an Interest Group
Bias
Public Opinion
Propaganda
70
A place where society discusses the issues that affect everyone.
public agenda
public sphere
watchdog
public policy
71
Political Action Committees were formed to do which of the following?
Assign volunteers to groups that need them.
To contribute money to candidates and campaigns.
fund the mass media
Allow interest groups to pay lobbyists
72
A political party differs from an interest group because:
Interest groups focus on specific issues
Parties elect people to office
Parties have platforms
Interest groups influence public opinion
73
A visual image that represents another thing, concept, or relationship.
Propaganda
Symbol
Bias
Media
74
True or False: An interest group differs from a political party.
False
True
75
Propaganda technique involving symbols to convey a message or feeling:
Card Stacking
Transfer
Name Calling
Testimonial
76
True or False: The media is mentioned in the Constitution
False
True
77
A public endorsement by an expert or celebrity is:
testimonial
labeling
bandwagon
name calling
78
Favoring one view over another is ...
Bias
Lobbyist
Public Opinion
Propaganda
79
Biased, exaggerated, emotional, or fear provoking communications are known as:
Bandwagon
Lobbying
Propaganda
Bias
80
True of False: Political communication is not impartial.
False
True
81
When LHS Cadets come to our class to talk to us about the dangers of tobacco, they are ....
Donating Money
Endorsing a candidate for office.
Informing
82
To conduct activities in order to influence public officials.
impact
influence
lobbying
interest group
83
Name the technique in the picture
transfer
name calling
glittering generalities
testimonial
84
How does the media act as a "watchdog"?
They report news stories favoring their political party.
They decide what stories to report.
They inform citizens about local news.
They report when the government has done something wrong.
85
A paid person from an interest group who speaks to gov't officials to influence legislation
Watchdog
Gatekeeper
Lobbyist
Elector
86
What below is not considered media?
ABC News
The Washington Post
NAACP
Instagram
87
What technique is shown?
propaganda
transfer
testimonial
name calling
88
Burger King is only giving us positive information, so it must be....
Plain Folks Appeal.
Name Calling.
Transfer.
Card Stacking.
89
The violent protests in Baltimore were NOT an example of this.
public agenda
public policy
watchdog group
petitioning the government
90
Gov. Sarah Palin was John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Pres. election. What kind of propaganda is being used?
Plain Folks Appeal
Card stacking
Transfer
Testimonial
91
Chuck Norris telling you to vote for John McCain is this technique
testimonial
transfer
card stacking
name calling
92
People who try to influence legislators to act in their favor.
lobbying
influence
interest group
impact
93
Propaganda technique of showing one-sided info:
Glittering Generalities
Card Stacking
Name Calling
Transfer
94
Which of the following would be considered a public interest group?
A Lawyer's Association
A Plumbers Union
A Group dedicated to promoting motorcycle ownership.
A committee for clean water
95
An independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of an interest group.
public policy
political action committee
public agenda
petitioning the government
96
The right to belong to an interest group is protect by the First Amendment's guarantee of ...
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
97
When Eisenhower discussed the house he grew up in and concerns over enough money, he was using
transfer
plain folks
card stacking
name calling
98
This ad for Barack Obama makes you think he is just "one of the guys." Which technique is being used?
Plain Folks Appeal
Transfer
Testimonial
Glittering Generality
99
What is the primary goal of this propaganda poster?
Discourage people from moving to California
Encourage people to move to California
Encourage people to move to government lands
Discourage people from moving to government lands

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Questions 99

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1
Sharing ONLY all the ways I am better qualified than my opponent is...
glittering generalities
card stacking
bias
name calling
2
What below is not considered media?
Radio
Internet
Lobbyists
Television
3
What technique is in the headline?
glittering generalities
name calling
transfer
testimonial
4
True or False: The aim of propaganda is to influence public opinion.
True
False
5
What propaganda technique is this Pepsi ad using? (Do you know who the woman is?)
Glittering Generality
Card Stacking
Plain Folks
Testimonial
6
The Indian Riverkeepers monitor the health of the Indian River. They are an example of a _____
public policy
public agenda
lobbyist
watchdog group
7
An Interest Group's representative who tries to influence law-makers is a ...
Public Opinion
Lobbyist
Bias
Teacher
8
A person who conducts activities in order to influence public officials.
lobbyist
lobbying
monitor
media
9
Another name for an interest group or pressure group is a ...
Interest Group
Bias
Lobby
Public Opinion
10
A paid person from an interest group who speaks to gov't officials to influence legislation
Electioneer
Lobbyist
Litigator
Monitor
11
Slogans like “Hope” “Change” and “I Like Ike” are all...
card stacking
name calling
bias
glittering generalities
12
What kind of propaganda is portrayed in this ad?
Transfer
Card Stacking
Glittering Generality
Testimonial
13
Which is not a persuasive technique to influence people?
testimonials
labeling
lobbying
bandwagon
14
Most news sources are not for profit.
True
False
15
Government actions in the form of laws.
watchdog
public agenda
public sphere
public policy
16
In its role as gatekeeper, the media decides which stories to run.
True
False
17
What technique is shown in the picture?
testimonial
transfer
name calling
band wagon
18
Which is not a way for interest groups to further their goals?
Public Service Announcements
Lobbying
Educating
Bribery
19
A candidate posing with the American flag and wearing an American flag pin is this technique
testimonial
name calling
glittering generalities
transfer
20
What type of communication is shown in the picture?
informational
propaganda
biased
accurate
21
Propaganda technique using short phrases to promote positive feelings:
Testimonial
Plain Folks
Transfer
Glittering Generalities
22
Methods of communicating to large numbers of people is known as
Publicity
Lobbying
Propaganda
Media
23
How can the information on this poster be categorized:
Advertisement
Propaganda
Editorial
Informational
24
Card Stacking uses facts and figures to show one side as positive and one side as negative.
True
False
25
A person or group who acts as a protector or guardian.
public sphere
public policy
public agenda
watchdog
26
Propaganda using celebrities to speak on behalf of a candidate:
Plain Folks
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Transfer
27
To have a strong effect on something or someone.
impact
interest group
lobbying
influence
28
This claims that everyone agrees with the message:
Bandwagon
Name Calling
Testimonial
Labeling
29
This cartoon illustrates how government officials use the media to —
Influence political lobbyists
Communicate with the public
Communicate with countries
Approve federal legislation
30
Interest groups are allowed to form
Lobbying Groups
political action committees (PACs)
corporate clubs
caucuses
31
Giving an unfavorable label to an opponent
Labeling
Name calling
Testimonial
Bandwagon
32
When a group runs TV and radio ads about an issue in order to raise public concern they are...
Endorsing a candidate for office.
Donating money
Informing
33
True or False: Any individual can monitor and impact government policy
True
False
34
According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups most likely involved?
Investing in new technology
Regulating local ads
Gathering national data
Attempting to influence new laws
35
How does the media act as a "watchdog" of our government
They defend what the government does
They expose wrongdoing by officials
They question government officials
They work to ensure that government policies are passed
36
True or False: An interest group differs from a political party.
False
True
37
Propaganda technique encouraging people to like someone because everyone else does too.
Plain Folks
Glittering Generalities
Testimonial
Bandwagon
38
How does the government act as a "gatekeeper"?
They run commercials for profit.
The report local news stories.
They decide what news stories to report.
They report when the government has done something wrong.
39
Which type of communication is show in this poster?
Informational
Inaccurate
Propagandized
Accurate
40
This ad for Subway is using which propaganda technique?
Transfer
Plain Folks
Band Wagon
Glittering Generality
41
Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior and opinions of others.
lobbying
interest group
influence
impact
42
Showing only the negative aspects of a candidate is an example of:
Transfer
Name Calling
Testimonial
Card Stacking
43
Mabelline is using which kind of propaganda?
Glittering Generality
Transfer
Plain Folks
Band Wagon
44
Any nonviolent, legal means of encouraging or disapproving government action.
political action committee
public agenda
petitioning the government
public policy
45
Which propaganda technique would use a famous actor promoting a certain brand of car?
Testimonial
Name-calling
Bandwagon
Plain Folks Appeal
46
Which is not a way for interest groups to further their goals?
Lobbying
Publicity
Running for office
Litigation
47
Propaganda technique using negative words to associate with a person:
Name Calling
Bandwagon
Testimonial
Card Stacking
48
A partial perspective or point of view.
bias
propaganda
lobby
symbol
49
A list of issues that much of society agrees are a priority.
public policy
public agenda
political action committee
petitioning the government
50
"Vote for Candidate Ellison. She has 95% of your neighbor's votes!" This is an example of ...
Glittering Generality
Bandwagon
Card Stacking
Testimonial
51
Bias can affect what stories a media outlet decides are important.
False
True
52
Lobbyists who meet with Congress members to share their reasons for supporting a bill are
Endorsing a candidate for office.
Donating money
Informing
53
Respond to the picture:
Officials can measure public opinion if no one interferes
Ads are best able to inform citizens without regulations.
A free media is a great watchdog for government
Lobbyists will balance out if they are subject to fewer laws
54
"Candidate Miller is a man who believes in our state!" is an example of ...
Name-calling
a testimonial
a Glittering Generality
Transfer
55
Lobbyists work for which of the following groups?
public officials
the public
interest groups
the government
56
To watch, keep track of, or check; usually for a special purpose.
media
lobbying
lobbyist
monitor
57
"The Media" only refers to television.
False
True
58
When members of an interest group help raise money to help a candidate's campaign they are ...
Informing
Donating money
Endorsing an candidate.
59
A preference, opinion, or attitude favoring one side.
Bandwagon
Transfer
Bias
Propaganda
60
Which is a reason that Interest Groups have been criticized?
For having too much influence
For being made up of mostly lobbyists.
for their refusal to fire lobbyists
for being disorganized
61
Ideas that are spread to influence people is ...
Propaganda
Public Opinion
Bias
Lobbyist
62
When an interest group runs an ad that supports a candidate running for office they are ...
Donating money
Informing
Endorsing a candidate.
63
True or False: Any individual can monitor and impact government policy
False
True
64
Propaganda technique conveying that the candidate is just like everyone else:
Bandwagon
Plain Folks
Testimonial
Transfer
65
Which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Watching political debates on television
Discussing political issues at work.
Gathering signatures for a petition.
Collecting opinions for a yearbook.
66
The total of the opinions held concerning a particular issue is known as ...
Interest Groups
Propaganda
Public Opinion
Lobbyists
67
Plural form of the word "medium," refers to various means of communication.
media
monitor
lobbyist
lobbying
68
What kind of propaganda is this World War I poster using?
Transfer
Plain Folks
Testimonial
Name Calling
69
A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote its beliefs is
an Interest Group
Bias
Public Opinion
Propaganda
70
A place where society discusses the issues that affect everyone.
public agenda
public sphere
watchdog
public policy
71
Political Action Committees were formed to do which of the following?
Assign volunteers to groups that need them.
To contribute money to candidates and campaigns.
fund the mass media
Allow interest groups to pay lobbyists
72
A political party differs from an interest group because:
Interest groups focus on specific issues
Parties elect people to office
Parties have platforms
Interest groups influence public opinion
73
A visual image that represents another thing, concept, or relationship.
Propaganda
Symbol
Bias
Media
74
True or False: An interest group differs from a political party.
False
True
75
Propaganda technique involving symbols to convey a message or feeling:
Card Stacking
Transfer
Name Calling
Testimonial
76
True or False: The media is mentioned in the Constitution
False
True
77
A public endorsement by an expert or celebrity is:
testimonial
labeling
bandwagon
name calling
78
Favoring one view over another is ...
Bias
Lobbyist
Public Opinion
Propaganda
79
Biased, exaggerated, emotional, or fear provoking communications are known as:
Bandwagon
Lobbying
Propaganda
Bias
80
True of False: Political communication is not impartial.
False
True
81
When LHS Cadets come to our class to talk to us about the dangers of tobacco, they are ....
Donating Money
Endorsing a candidate for office.
Informing
82
To conduct activities in order to influence public officials.
impact
influence
lobbying
interest group
83
Name the technique in the picture
transfer
name calling
glittering generalities
testimonial
84
How does the media act as a "watchdog"?
They report news stories favoring their political party.
They decide what stories to report.
They inform citizens about local news.
They report when the government has done something wrong.
85
A paid person from an interest group who speaks to gov't officials to influence legislation
Watchdog
Gatekeeper
Lobbyist
Elector
86
What below is not considered media?
ABC News
The Washington Post
NAACP
Instagram
87
What technique is shown?
propaganda
transfer
testimonial
name calling
88
Burger King is only giving us positive information, so it must be....
Plain Folks Appeal.
Name Calling.
Transfer.
Card Stacking.
89
The violent protests in Baltimore were NOT an example of this.
public agenda
public policy
watchdog group
petitioning the government
90
Gov. Sarah Palin was John McCain's running mate in the 2008 Pres. election. What kind of propaganda is being used?
Plain Folks Appeal
Card stacking
Transfer
Testimonial
91
Chuck Norris telling you to vote for John McCain is this technique
testimonial
transfer
card stacking
name calling
92
People who try to influence legislators to act in their favor.
lobbying
influence
interest group
impact
93
Propaganda technique of showing one-sided info:
Glittering Generalities
Card Stacking
Name Calling
Transfer
94
Which of the following would be considered a public interest group?
A Lawyer's Association
A Plumbers Union
A Group dedicated to promoting motorcycle ownership.
A committee for clean water
95
An independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of an interest group.
public policy
political action committee
public agenda
petitioning the government
96
The right to belong to an interest group is protect by the First Amendment's guarantee of ...
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Religion
97
When Eisenhower discussed the house he grew up in and concerns over enough money, he was using
transfer
plain folks
card stacking
name calling
98
This ad for Barack Obama makes you think he is just "one of the guys." Which technique is being used?
Plain Folks Appeal
Transfer
Testimonial
Glittering Generality
99
What is the primary goal of this propaganda poster?
Discourage people from moving to California
Encourage people to move to California
Encourage people to move to government lands
Discourage people from moving to government lands