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only learning goal 12
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Civics
7th Grade
04/28/2014

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Term
Gatekeeper-
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Media decides which stories and issues do/do not receive attention.
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Agenda setter-
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Because there are gatekeepers the media influences what issues become part of the public agenda.
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Watchdog-
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The media alerts the public of issues and concerns that relate to the government and it's power... alerts the public to watch and be aware.
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Lobbyist-
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Hired by interest groups to meet with members of government and discuss the groups concerns.
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Endorsing candidates-
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Officially support candidates during elections.
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Raise money-
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Interest groups that want to give money to candidates must form a PAC.
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Vote-
Definition
vote in local, state, and national elections.
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Attend civic meetings-
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Attend local communist meetings, school board meetings, etc. Influences government's opinion
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Petition the Government-
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Write a formal request signed by others to the government
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Run for office-
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Office can be at the local, state, or national level.
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Work/volunteer for a campaign-
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can be at local, state, or national level.
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