Unit 6: Interest Groups, Public Opinion, and the Media
Unit 6: Interest Groups, Public Opinion, and the Media
“Honors” C&G must read both Article 41 and 46.
Respond to one question from each article.
“College Prep” C&G read Article 41.
Respond to one question from the Article 41 reading.
*Article #41 – Why They Lobby, Winter Casey, National Journal, May 31, 2008.
What are some of the reasons why lobbyists represent socially sensitive industries?
What roles does financial compensation play in lobbyists’ careers? Does this help to undermine democracy in America?
What fundamental role do lobbyists play in the American political system? In your opinion, is this helpful or harmful for American democracy?
Article #46 – Governing in the Age of Fox News, Paul Starr, The Atlantic Monthly, January/February 2010.
Why are national news media – including broadcast networks and newspapers – increasingly less able to fulfill their traditional roles as government work / watch dogs?
According to Paul Starr, what are the three stages in the development of news media over the course of American history?
Why has Barack Obama’s success with digital media during his campaign not been duplicated during his presidency?
Can partisan journalism be compatible with professionalism in the news media? Why or why not?
Supplemental Readings & Questions Checklist / Reminders
Workbook Source - Annual Editions: American Government 12/13 Edition
Ability Level Requirements:
Honors Civics and Government (0141)students must read all articles related to the unit of study and answer one question from each assigned reading.
College Prep Civics and Government (0142) must read one article for each unit of study (the articles with an asterisk) and answer one question pertaining to that article.
Assignment Requirements (Both Honors & College Prep):
1)Students must read the entire article before responding to the question(s).
2)As students read the article they need to highlight or underline key information from the article. This will enable the students to refer back to the article when responding to the question(s). The highlighted / underlined articles will be attached to the submitted responses.
3)Students will complete the graphic organizer for each article that is read. This will also be attached / submitted with the questions.
4)The question(s) that students selects to respond to will be formatted according to the required guidelines. It is strongly recommended that students type their assignments and run a spelling / grammar check of their responses. All responses need to be double-spaced whether typed or hand written.
5)Minimum response length per question – Honors – 100-150 words per response,College Prep – 75-100 words per response.
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