2.8 and 2.9 Vocabulary Words

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Civic Meeting

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a meeting that is held for the people to share their opinions with government officials

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Elected Official

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a person holding public office by virtue of election to that office or through constitutional succession

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Freedom of the Press

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the right that the media has to present information to the people without government interference

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Gatekeeper

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a person who controls access to something

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Government in the Sunshine Law

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a Florida law that provides a right of access to governmental proceedings of public boards or commissions at both the state and local levels by ensuring meetings are open to the public, notice of meetings is given, and meeting minutes are recorded and posted

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Interest Group

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a group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor

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Lobbying

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engaging in activities aimed at influencing government officials, particularly members of a legislative body

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Lobbyist

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a person who engages in activities aimed at influencing government officials

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Media

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the means of mass communication in the forms of print, radio, television and internet/social media

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Peaceful Protest

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nonviolent resistance or action for the purpose of achieving social or political change