Learning Goals/Benchmark Clarifications
- Students will identify the methods used by interest groups to monitor and/or influence the government.
- Students will identify the methods used by the media to monitor and/or influence the government.
- Students will evaluate the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on the government.
- Students will identify and evaluate methods of influencing and/or monitoring government.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n703tOumqbY Video about Special Interest Groups
SS.7.C.2.10
impact
to have a strong effect on something or someone
influence
having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others
interest group
a group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group
lobbying
participating in activities in order to influence government officials
lobbyist
a person who participates in activities in order to influence government officials
media
plural form of the word “medium,” refers to various means of communication. For example, television, radio, newspapers and the Internet (web) are different types of media. The term can also be used to describe news organizations as a whole group.
Interest groups use their First Amendment rights to peaceable assembly, free speech and
petition to monitor and influence the government.
Interest groups are groups that form because of a common interest or goal and attempt to influence people by working together in support of that goal or cause.
Political Action Committees, which are often connected to
interest groups, can raise money and contribute to the campaign s of candidates that they support.
Interest groups can work with members of Congress or with other elected
legislators to get laws passed (this is usually referred to as lobbying), and can educate
members of their interest group on key issues and causes that they wish those members to
support.
For example, interest groups will ask their members to vote and give campaign
donations to candidates that the interest group supports.
SS.7.C.2.10 Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. ______________________________________________________________________________________
SS.7.C.2.10 Benchmark Clarification 1: Students will identify the methods used by interest groups to monitor and/or influence the government. Interest groups use their First Amendment rights to peaceable assembly, free speech and petition to monitor and influence the government. Interest groups are groups that form because of a common interest or goal and attempt to influence people by working together in support of that goal or cause. Political Action Committees, which are often connected to interest groups, can raise money and contribute to the campaigns of candidates that they support. Interest groups can work with members of Congress or with other elected legislators to get laws passed (this is usually referred to as lobbying), and can educate members of their interest group on key issues and causes that they wish those members to support. For example, interest groups will ask their members to vote and give campaign donations to candidates that the interest group supports.
Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. ______________________________________________________________________________________
SS.7.C.2.10 Benchmark Clarification 2: Students will identify the methods used by the media to monitor and/or influence the government. The media uses their right to freedom of the press, granted to them by the First Amendment, to monitor and influence the government. The media, which consists of print (newspaper, magazine), broadcast (television, radio) and Internet (social media) sources can produce stories about public officials, distribute information online about the government, or broadcast information and news reports through the radio or television programs. The media is a major player in both monitoring and influencing the government.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n703tOumqbY Video about Special Interest Groups
SS.7.C.2.10
impact
to have a strong effect on something or someone
influence
having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others
interest group
a group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor, also known as a special interest group
lobbying
participating in activities in order to influence government officials
lobbyist
a person who participates in activities in order to influence government officials
media
plural form of the word “medium,” refers to various means of communication. For example, television, radio, newspapers and the Internet (web) are different types of media. The term can also be used to describe news organizations as a whole group.
Interest groups use their First Amendment rights to peaceable assembly, free speech and
petition to monitor and influence the government.
Interest groups are groups that form because of a common interest or goal and attempt to influence people by working together in support of that goal or cause.
Political Action Committees, which are often connected to
interest groups, can raise money and contribute to the campaign s of candidates that they support.
Interest groups can work with members of Congress or with other elected
legislators to get laws passed (this is usually referred to as lobbying), and can educate
members of their interest group on key issues and causes that they wish those members to
support.
For example, interest groups will ask their members to vote and give campaign
donations to candidates that the interest group supports.
SS.7.C.2.10 Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. ______________________________________________________________________________________
SS.7.C.2.10 Benchmark Clarification 1: Students will identify the methods used by interest groups to monitor and/or influence the government. Interest groups use their First Amendment rights to peaceable assembly, free speech and petition to monitor and influence the government. Interest groups are groups that form because of a common interest or goal and attempt to influence people by working together in support of that goal or cause. Political Action Committees, which are often connected to interest groups, can raise money and contribute to the campaigns of candidates that they support. Interest groups can work with members of Congress or with other elected legislators to get laws passed (this is usually referred to as lobbying), and can educate members of their interest group on key issues and causes that they wish those members to support. For example, interest groups will ask their members to vote and give campaign donations to candidates that the interest group supports.
Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government. ______________________________________________________________________________________
SS.7.C.2.10 Benchmark Clarification 2: Students will identify the methods used by the media to monitor and/or influence the government. The media uses their right to freedom of the press, granted to them by the First Amendment, to monitor and influence the government. The media, which consists of print (newspaper, magazine), broadcast (television, radio) and Internet (social media) sources can produce stories about public officials, distribute information online about the government, or broadcast information and news reports through the radio or television programs. The media is a major player in both monitoring and influencing the government.