Public Policy Influences (9b) Page 49 Why should you be careful playing against a team of big cats? They might be cheetahs!
Standard 9b Essential Understandings: Individuals and interest groups influence public policy. Essential Questions: How do individuals and interest groups influence policymakers? Vocabulary: interest groups, public policy
Who has the job of broadcasting different points of view?
Who has the job of recruiting and nominating candidates to run for political office?
Who writes ordinances for Wythe County?
Which early American document affirmed the individual dignity and worth of all individuals?
Why do our legislators write laws?
Who may propose an amendment to the Virginia Constitution ?
Where do we find the six purposes of government?
Which early document affirmed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Which fundamental political principle means that people are the source of any and all governmental power?
Which branch of government interprets law?
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)
Ways individuals influence public policy Participating in politics (voting, campaigning, seeking office) Expressing opinions (lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters)
Ways individuals influence public policy Participating in politics (voting, campaigning, seeking office) Expressing opinions (lobbying, demonstrating, writing letters) Joining interest groups
Ways interest groups influence public policy Identifying issues
Ways interest groups influence public policy Identifying issues Making political contributions
Ways interest groups influence public policy Identifying issues Making political contributions Lobbying government officials
Pretend you are in an interest group concerned about any issue. Create a bumper sticker for your cause.