Question

Als and Interest Groups Activity

Attachment C
1. Identify which activities are used by the media, individuals, and interest groups to impact the government.
2. Place checkmarks for each group that uses the method to influence or monitor the government.
3. If a method is shared by more than one group, you can check more than one group.
Media
Reporters monitor government activity
Running for office
Peacefully protesting
Freedom of the press as contained
in the 1" Amendment
Using social media
Can influence public opinion
("grass-roots" lobbying)
Attending civic meetings
Acting as a "watchdog" by exposing
corruption, wrongdoing, or error
Can influence the legislative process
Collecting signatures on issues
Different types of groups based on economic
interest, unions, environmental protection
Petitioning government
Provide specific details on proposed legislation
Organize groups to promote their common interests
Television, newspapers, magazines, radio, internet
Sending letters and e-mail messages
Making campaign contributions
Individuals
Interest
Groups

Answer 1

The media, individuals, and interest groups use various activities to impact the government, including monitoring government activity, peacefully protesting, using social media, attending civic meetings, and sending letters and email messages. These methods are used to influence public opinion, expose corruption, promote common interests, and interact with the government.

Step-by-step explanation:

Activities used by the media, individuals, and interest groups to impact the government:

1. Media: Reporters monitor government activity, peacefully protesting, using social media, acting as a 'watchdog' by exposing corruption, attending civic meetings, collecting signatures on issues, petitioning government, providing specific details on proposed legislation, organizing groups to promote common interests, and sending letters and email messages.
2. Individuals: Running for office, peacefully protesting, using social media, attending civic meetings, collecting signatures on issues, making campaign contributions, and sending letters and email messages.
3. Interest Groups: Reporters monitor government activity, peacefully protesting, using social media, attending civic meetings, acting as a 'watchdog' by exposing corruption, can influence the legislative process, collecting signatures on issues, organizing groups to promote common interests, and sending letters and email messages.

Methods used by each group to influence or monitor the government:

1. Media: Reporters monitor government activity, act as a 'watchdog' by exposing corruption, and can influence public opinion.
2. Individuals: Running for office, peacefully protesting, and making campaign contributions.
3. Interest Groups: Peacefully protesting, organizing groups to promote common interests, attending civic meetings, and sending letters and email messages.

Examples of media:

Television, newspapers, magazines, radio, internet

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