24-25 UNIT 4 TEST REVIEW - Influencing the Government

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What role do lobbyist fulfill in the democratic process?

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to influence government policy

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Which word below describes a one-sided point of view on an issue?

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Bias

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Which individual activity directly influences legislative (lawmaking) decisions? Options: watching political debates on television, discussing political issues at work, gathering signatures for a petition, collecting opinions for a yearbook.

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gathering signatures for a petition

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How does the media act as a "watchdog" over the U.S. government?

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by publicizing bad behavior and corruption in the government

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Based on the candidate's positions in the chart, which would the Political Action Committee of the American Wilderness Coalition MOST LIKELY support? Options: Archie Potts, Patricia Folds, Susan Bailey, Diana Hales

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Susan Bailey

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The poster was created by James Flagg for World War I. Which of the following terms best describes the poster?

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Propaganda

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The diagram gives details about the American political system. Which title best completed the diagram?

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How interest groups influence elections.

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Which best defines the purpose of Political Action Committees (PACs)? Options: To raise and donate money to political campaigns, Develop yard signs and other campaign materials such as door hangers, To influence legislators through lobbying, To organize people into a political party and run election campaigns

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To raise and donate money to political campaigns

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Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

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To influence government officials on a specific issue

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Which of these is an example of lobbying by an interest group? A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists. An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator. A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings. A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

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An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.