SOL 10a Media and Public Policy Flashcard

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In elections, the media helps in identifying the __________, emphasizing __________, writing __________, creating __________, and publishing __________.

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candidates, issues, editorials, op-ed pieces

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The media's larger role in setting our public agenda includes focusing public __________ on selected issues.

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attention

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How can individuals influence public policy by participating in politics?

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voting

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The main way citizens can influence the government is by __________.

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voting

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Voters must evaluate the speeches, literature, and advertisements for __________.

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bias

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Voters have a responsibility to evaluate the __________ they receive from candidates.

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information

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Interest groups lobby __________ to influence public policy. Options: government officials, candidates, media, voters

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government officials

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The media helps in broadcasting different __________.

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points of view

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Individuals can express their opinions by __________.

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demonstrating

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The media holds government officials __________ to the public.

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accountable