Why do political parties and interest groups use mass media?(1 point) Responses
1. To publicize their platform and agenda to a wide audience
2. To influence public opinion and garner support for their causes
3. To raise awareness about key issues and mobilize voters
4. To shape the narrative and control the messaging surrounding their organization
5. To reach potential donors and recruit new members.
This is for the Connexus 7th grade civics unit test!!
1. who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
answer: interest groups
2. based on the government system in the united states, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
answer: gathering signatures for a petition
3. which is a constitutional requirement to run for Congress?
answer: U.S. citizen
4. what are the names of the two major political parties in the united states today?
answer: democratic and republican
5. in the modern political system, which issue represents a basic disagreement between republicans and democrats?
answer: the responsibilities of government
6. what is the minimum age to be elected to the Florida legislature
answer: 21
7. which function of political parties is illustrated by the registration of new voters
answer: campaign for candidates
8. which party system is most often associated with authoritarian nations?
answer: one-party systems
9. which is a true statement about political parties?
answer: the U.S. . constitution does not mention political parties
10. which statement best described the relationship of party plank to party platforms?
answer: the general platform is made up of specific planks
11. which platform would the following plank support? "We need to raise workers' wages.".
answer: restore economic security for the middle class
12. which is the name of a group of people who work together to influence the public policy of lawmakers?
answer: interest group
13. who is most likely to be a lobbyists target of influence?
answer: a member of congress
14. what is the definition of mass media?
answer: media that can reach large audiences
15. why do political parties and interest groups use mass media?
answer: to promote their position and influence public opinion
I've taken this test beforehand and scored a 12/15 and I was able to get the correct answers so you shouldn't get these wrong unless you do not have the same answers/questions or if you have mixed up the answers