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1. WE TOOK SOME NOTES ON HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW.--7 STEPS
2. QUIZ ON BILL TO LAW NEXT WEDNESDAY!
3. STUDENTS TO READ PAGES 258-265 AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

SOCIALS 11

PRESSURE GROUPS,LOBBYISTS AND THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN GOVT.  PAGES 258-265

1              What is the purpose of a pressure group? (1)

2              What are the 2 types of pressure groups? (1)

3              List 3 areas that have been influenced by pressure groups. (3)

4              What is unique about the pressure group “Free the Children?”  What are their primary goals? (3)

5              How do pressure groups influence govt. decisions? (1)

6              What is a lobbyist? (1)

7              Where can we see 2 examples of lobbyists influencing govt. decisions? (2)

8              Should the govt. fund some lobby groups? Why/why not? (3)

9              Do you think the “media” do a good job of informing people or do you see them primarily as entertainment? (2)

4   WE LOOKED AT THE POWERFUL ROLE THE MEDIA PLAY IN SOCIETY AND WHO OWNS WHA TIN TV LAND.