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Influences Of Individuals And Interest Groups
Test Description: How can individuals and interest groups influence public policy?
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The course of action chosen by government officials to solve a problem is called -
A
opportunity cost
B
representative government
C
public policy
D
fiscal policy
2) The media includes television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and -
A
the Internet
B
libraries
C
conferences
D
telephones
3) When the president gives a televised speech (the speech is one TV), he/she is -
A
making political contributions
B
using the media to communicate with the public
C
gathering national data
D
volunteering for a political campaign
4) Letters to the editor of a newspaper influence public policy by -
A
providing a way for people to volunteer
B
offering a forum for expressing opposing viewpoints
C
reporting the facts of a story without bias
D
lobbying government officials
5) If you will be 17 years old on the day of the election, you can participate in the democratic process by -
A
registering to vote when you are 18
B
voting
C
volunteering to pass out campaign literature
D
volunteering to count votes
6) Willa Slaboda works for the Milk Council and tries to influence legislators to vote on dairy bills. Mrs. Slaboda is a -
A
lobbyist
B
regulator
C
lawyer
D
plaintiff
7) What can a citizen do to get elected officials to respond to his/her wishes about an issue?
A
Gather data
B
Regulate business
C
Join an interest group
D
Write legislation
8) '20 Million Dollars Spend by Media Groups on Lobbying' According to this newspaper, in which activity were these media groups most likely involved?
A
Attempting to influence a new law
B
Investing in new technologies
C
Gathering national data
D
Regulating local advertisements
9) 'The propose dam will harm wildlife habitat downstream.' The interest group that made this statement is trying to influence public policy by -
A
making political contributions
B
representing a specific industry
C
leading a demonstration
D
identifying an issue
10) 'PETA Backs Candidate with a Big Donation!' According to this newspaper, the interest group was influencing public policy by -
A
identifying issues
B
gathering data
C
making political contributions
D
taking part in a demonstration
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