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Public Policy and Interest Groups

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The media informs policymakers and influences public policy by - focusing attention on selected issues - offering a forum for opposing viewpoints - holding government officials accountable
government officials use the media - to communicate with the public
lobbying seeking to influence legislators to introduce or to vote for or against a bill
ways individuals INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY - participate in politics - express opinions - join interest groups
ways individuals PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS - vote - campaign - seek office
ways individuals express opinions - lobby - demonstrate - write letters
ways INTEREST GROUPS influence public policy - identify issues - make political contributions - lobby government officials
Local governments may be required to act in response to - international issues and events
In response to international issues local government may need to - formulate, adopt and implement public policies
International events which could require a public policy response at the local level could include: - public health concerns - public safety in the event of terrorism - economic development policies to prepare for the global economy - policies to protect the environment
A pandemic would cause public health concerns
An act of terrorism would impact - public safety
The emerging global economy requires - economic development policies
Wildlife protection is an example of - policies to protect the environment
A forum a place where different viewpoints may be heard
public policy the government's response to issues important to the public
accountable responsible
Created by: NMSElliott
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