Understanding Political Influence and Power Dynamics

Understanding Political Influence and Power Dynamics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business, Political Science

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the influence of various lobby groups, including the Israel lobby and organized business groups, on politics. It highlights the discomfort with the power these groups wield due to their financial resources. The challenges of campaign finance reform are also explored, noting how money finds its way into politics despite regulations. Additionally, the video examines the disproportionate influence of small states like Iowa and New Hampshire in the political process due to their early primaries and Senate representation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern about the Israel lobby?

Its financial resources

Its effective organization

Its disproportionate power

Its lack of influence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker feel uncomfortable with the idea of organized groups being too powerful?

They have no influence

They organize effectively around their viewpoints

They are not effective

They lack financial resources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor that gives certain groups a 'thumb on the scales' of politics?

Lack of organization

Unlimited financial resources

Limited financial resources

Public support

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the effectiveness of campaign finance reform?

It always works

It never works

It is unpredictable

It is like a game of whack-a-mole

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of groups having unlimited financial resources in politics?

They face more regulations

They lose influence

They gain disproportionate power

They become less organized

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a small state having disproportionate power in politics?

Florida

Texas

California

Iowa

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do small states like Iowa and New Hampshire have elevated political concerns?

They have more financial resources

They have large populations

They have early presidential primaries

They lack senatorial representation

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