History- 5/5-6/17 Flashcards
Participating in activities in order to influence government officials
Lobbying
In ________ the Republican Party was started
1854
List 2 differences between a Republican and Democrat
Democrat- Less aggressive with Military, more support for healthcare
Republican- More aggressive with Military, less support for healthcare
Person or group who acts as a protector or guardian of citizens
Watches the government
Watchdog
What are three views that members of a political party must share?
- The role of the government
- Environment
- Healthcare
List five forms of Media:
- Newspaper
- Radio
- Podcasts
- Television
- Social Media
The method of spreading ideas or info. for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
Propaganda
- Anti-Federalist
2. ________________
Republican
Plural form of the word “Medium”, refers to various means of communication
Media
Propaganda technique encouraging the viewer to like something or someone because everyone else does.
Band wagon
____________ uses the donkey as the symbol for their party.
Demcrats
A person who participates in activities in order to influence government officials
Lobbyist
List two functions of a political party:
- Serve as a connection between state and national government
- Give people choice of candidates
A party system where two major political parties dominate elections at all levels
Two-party system
Another name for the Democratic Party
Whig party
A preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another
Bias
______________ uses the elephant as the symbol for their party
Republican
The use of something to represent ideas or qualities
Symbolism
Propaganda technique involving the use of showing one-sided information
Card stacking
Two ways that an individual can influence and monitor the government
- Voting
* Petitioning the government
A group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor
Interest group
Two reasons that it is important for a individual to participate in civic matters
- Have your voice heard about issues, problems and policies
* Make sure your rights are being protected and not violated
How does media influence government?
By television newscasts, newspapers, social media, podcasts, radio, websites, magazines, etc.
An independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group. Usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group’s views
Political action committees
Three ways that special interest groups attempt to influence legislators and public policy to share their views
- Use ad campaigns and media to get attention for their cause
- Hold benefits and fundraisers
- Interest groups often “loby” to influence public policy
What does “GOP” stand for?
Grand. Ole. Party
What are the four groups that influence and monitor the government?
- Individuals
- Interest groups
- Political action committees
- Media
- Federalist
- _______________
- _______________
- _______________
- Democratic Republicans
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(Whig party)
