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Unit 2 Test Review

Unit 2 Test Review. AGENDA October 28, 2013. Today’s topics Interest Groups Media Log discussion Review for Unit 2 Test Administrative Unit 2 Test: Q&A today after school Homework Prepare for Unit 2 Test. Learning Goals. Unit 2 Guide

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Unit 2 Test Review

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  1. Unit 2 Test Review

  2. AGENDAOctober 28, 2013 Today’s topics Interest Groups Media Log discussion Review for Unit 2 Test Administrative Unit 2 Test: Q&A today after school Homework Prepare for Unit 2 Test

  3. Learning Goals Unit 2 Guide How do individuals and organizations shape public policy? • Describe and evaluate the role of political parties and other organizations in shaping public policy

  4. Interest Groups Definition: A collection of people who share certain views on public matters and work to shape public policy to their benefit Other names: Pressure groups Organized interests Special interests Interest Groups ≠Political Parties

  5. Types of Interest Groups Economic Interest Groups • Trade associations (business groups) • Portland Business Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, etc. • Labor union (workers’ groups) • Teamsters, AFL-CIO, Oregon Education Association • Professional Associations • Oregon Medical Association, American Bar Association, Oregon Council for the Social Studies

  6. Types of Interest Groups Public-interest Groups • Work for the benefit of the whole community, not just their members • League of Women Voters of Oregon Other • Issue-oriented groups • Oregon League of Conservation Voters, National Rifle Association, Emerge Oregon • Miscellaneous • National Catholic Welfare Council, AARP, NAACP

  7. What do Interest Groups do? • Lobbying • Congress / legislatures • President / governors / executive branch officials • Can’t directly lobby courts / judicial branch • Grass-roots pressure • Groups urge members (and the public) to contact their elected officials directly • Shaping public opinion • Advertising, etc. • Influence elections • Usually through affiliated PACs

  8. Media Logs

  9. Test Review Study / Review: Unit 2 Guide • Glossary terms • Readings • Learning Goals & Objectives Handouts, class discussions & notes Format: • Multiple Choice (45-50 questions/scantron) • 3-5 Short Answer questions Unit 2 Test = approx 60-75 points

  10. Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings & any trash • Straighten desks Homework • Prepare for Unit 2 Test

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