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Benchmarks
SS.7.C.2.10 Examine the impact of media, individuals,
and interest groups on monitoring and influencing
government.
Make An Impact!
Monitoring and Influencing Government
Individuals participate in government by:
How can individuals
participate in government?
The Importance of Civic Participation
• Why is participating in government important?– Influence government
• Have your voice heard about issues, problems and policies.
– Monitor government • Make sure the government is doing its job
• Make sure your rights are being protected and not violated
• Make sure we hold government accountable (responsible)
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GROUPS WHO INFLUENCE AND
MONITOR GOVERNMENT
• Individuals
• Interest Groups
• Political Action Committees
• Media
Individuals
• Individuals can influence and monitorgovernment through political participation including:– Voting
– Petitioning the government
– Joining civic groups and interest groups
– Running for political office
– Attending civic meetings
– Communicating with elected officials, participating in protests, and more…
What do you think is the BEST way for an individual to influence government? Monitor government?
Other ways individuals monitor
government
• Stay informed!
• Watch government proceedings
• Keep up-to-date on legislation of interest
Special Interest Groups
• Any association of individuals or organizations, united by shared concerns, attempts to influence public policy in its favor
– Use ad campaigns and media to get attention for their cause
– Hold benefits and fundraisers
– Interest groups often “lobby” to influence public policy
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Issue: Gun Control
Word to define: LOBBYING
• The practice of trying to persuade legislators to propose, pass, or defeat legislation or to change existing laws
• Lobbyist: may work for a group, organization, or industry, and presents information on legislative proposals to support his or her clients' interests
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WHAT INTERESTS YOU?
What is a cause that you feel strongly about?
Find an interest group that promotes your cause and aligns with your position!
Political Action Committee
• A group that raises and spends money to influence elections or legislation.
– PACs can hire lobbyists to advocate (or lobby) for their position
Media
• Name some forms of “media” that you know
– Television newscasts
– Newspapers
– Websites
– Podcasts
– Social media
– Magazines
– Radio
The media often serves as a government “watchdog”.• Watchdogs are organizations
that seek to watch over government institutions and hold those institutions and officials accountable.
How does media influence government?
• Determine which issues get public attention
How does media influence government?
• What are some current government issues/events being covered by the media?
• What is the role and impact of the media in covering these events?
• What other ways could the public obtain this information?
• After learning about the events/issues, what could you do as an individual to directly influence government actions?
Media Bias
• Often times, different media outlets show a bias, or a display of favor for or against someone or something.
Media bias: good or bad?
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Which group – individuals, interest groups, political action committees, or media – have the MOST impact on government?
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WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Which methods are the best ways to influence and/or monitor the government?
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