SOL 10 Public Policy vocab terms Quiz

Who are "Policymakers"?

• A person responsible for making policy

• A person whose job is to contact elected officials

• A place where ideas can be exchanged

• The wealth and resources of a country

What is "Public Policy"?

• General goals set by political leaders that help shape specific laws on a topic

• A person whose job is to contact elected officials

• A disease widespread over a whole country or world

• Biased information that is misleading

What does it mean to be "Accountable"?

• To be responsible for the consequences of one’s actions and decisions

• A person responsible for making policy

• A place where ideas can be exchanged

• Topics that are at the top of the public’s concerns

What is "Propaganda"?

• Biased information that is misleading, used to promote a cause or point of view

• A person responsible for making policy

• A place where ideas can be exchanged

• The interconnected trade and business around the world

What is the term for prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group, considered unfair?

• Media

• Bias

• Forum

• Propaganda

What is a "Forum"?

• A place where ideas can be exchanged

• A person responsible for making policy

• The interconnected trade and business around the world

• A disease widespread over a whole country or world

What does the term "Media" refer to?

• A place where ideas can be exchanged

• Mass communication

• The interconnected trade and business around the world

• A disease widespread over a whole country or world

What is "Terrorism"?

• Seeking to influence legislators

• The unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians

• A place where ideas can be exchanged

• Biased information that is misleading

What does "Lobbying" involve?

• Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote against a bill

• A person whose job is to contact elected officials

• A disease widespread over a whole country or world

• Topics that are at the top of the public’s concerns

Who is a "Lobbyist"?

• A person whose job is to contact elected officials and convince them to vote a particular way

• A person responsible for making policy

• A disease widespread over a whole country or world

• Biased information that is misleading