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HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE STANDARDS OF LEARNING CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK 2008 (NEW) Reformatted version created by SOLpass www.solpass.org Civics and Economics CE.9 Study Guide STANDARD CE.9A -- THE MEDIA Ways interest groups influence public policy The impact of the media on public opinion • Identifying issues and public policy • Making political contributions The media informs policymakers and influences public • Lobbying government officials policy. What influence do the media have on public policy and policymakers? STANDARD CE.9C Ways the media play an important role -- INTERNATIONAL IMPACT in setting the public agenda • Focusing public attention on The impact of international issues and selected issues events on local decision making • Offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are Local governments may be required to formulate, adopt, communicated and implement public policies in response to international issues and events. • Holding government officials accountable to the public Which international issues and events would require local Government officials use the media to communicate with government officials to act? the public. International issues and events that would require policy decisions by local government officials could include the following: STANDARD CE.9B • Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic • Public safety in the event of an act of terrorism -- INTEREST GROUPS & INFLUENCE • Economic development policies in response to the Individuals and interest groups influence emerging global economy public policy • Policies to protect the environment (e.g., wildlife Individuals and interest groups influence public policy. protection) How do individuals and interest groups influence policymakers? Terms to know • lobbying: Seeking to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill Ways individuals influence public policy • Participating in politics (voting, campaigning, seeking office) • Expressing opinions (lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters) • Joining interest groups .

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