Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
Unit 2: Civic Engagement REVIEW

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interest groups
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? Options: watching political debates on television, discussing political issues at work, collecting opinions for the yearbook, gathering signatures for a petition
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gathering signatures for a petition
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Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?
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to influence, convince, and persuade state legislators or members of Congress on issues
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Who do lobbyists represent? (Who typically hires them?)
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Interest Groups
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which example below shows the media working as a "watchdog"? A reporter shares a story about former President Obama riding a jetski. A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens The nightly news does a story on how much money it costs to run for president The news does a story on why Democrats and Republicans sometimes don't agree with each other.
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A news agency reports a story about the government stealing money from citizens
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a P.A.C.?
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Using money to influence political campaigns
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What is the main purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
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Using money to give influence candidates running for office
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