Unit 11 Test: Public Policy+Group and Citizen Influence

How do political parties contribute to the political process in a democracy?

• By controlling the government's daily operations.
• By providing a platform for individual candidates to express personal opinions
• By organizing groups of people with similar political goals to implement government policies
• By directly making laws and regulations

A local interest group wants to influence public opinion on environmental policy. Which type of media is most likely to have the greatest impact on public opinion?

• A popular social media platform with a wide and diverse audience
• A private messaging app for internal communication
• Financial reports for investors

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of political parties?

• To provide unbiased news coverage of political events.
• To win elections and put their ideas into effect through government actions.
• To raise funds for corporations.

How do interest groups primarily seek to influence public policy?

• By directly voting on policy measures
• By engaging in the political and public policy processes to influence policy and promote their views.
• By running their own candidates in elections
• By broadcasting news and information to the public

A town council faces budget cuts and can no longer afford to pay for landscaping in town parks. How could a citizen work within his or her own community to help the local government address this problem?

• by emailing Ohio’s congressional delegation to inform them of this issue
• by organizing a group of residents to volunteer for weekly park maintenance
• by requesting that the governor supply the town with state funds for park maintenance
• by running for a seat in the General Assembly with a promise to increase funding for local parks

The Ohio General Assembly is considering a bill that would reduce the amount of tax revenue allocated to local school systems. A group of teachers is opposed to the passage of this bill. What would be the most effective action that the teachers' group could take to influence the General Assembly's vote on this bill?

• starting a letter-writing campaign to state legislators
• filing an appeal with the state Supreme Court
• offering comments during local city council meetings
• holding public demonstrations in front of the White House

You want to persuade the government to establish stronger national pollution standards for reducing carbon in the atmosphere. Which is the correct government body to contact to express your opinion and to bring about the outcome you favor?

• your town's city council
• Ohio General Assembly
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Congress

What is public policy?

• A private individual's actions regarding personal matters
• A government action that deals with a particular issue
• A business strategy for company growth
• A set of rules for international relations

Which of the following can be considered an example of public policy?

• A company requiring its employees to wear uniforms
• A school's decision to change its cafeteria menu
• A family's rules for household chores
• An Ohio law requiring all passengers in the front and back seats to wear seatbelts

Is the establishment of fines and punishments considered a part of public policy?

• Yes
• No