Elections and the Media

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TV, newspapers, magazines, and internet are some examples of ...

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Mass media

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A representative for PETA writes a letter to Barbara Comstock asking her to vote in favor of an upcoming bill is an example of what?

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Lobbying

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What most people think or believe about an issue refers to what?

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Public opinion

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How can individuals participate in politics and influence public policy? Options: Vote and/or campaign for candidates, Join an interest group, Express opinions, All of the choices

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All of the choices

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What does a lobbyist do?

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Try and convince congressmen to vote a certain way on bills

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If your Civics teacher decides to run for mayor of Purcellville, how is she trying to influence public policy?

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Participate in politics

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When a TV channel hosted a debate between Clinton and Trump, what role was the media fulfilling?

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Offer forum for opposing viewpoints

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Special interest groups have more influence over candidates because ...

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of rising campaign costs

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The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem is called ...

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public policy

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How do PACs (political action committees) help candidates?

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Donate large sums of money