| A | B |
|---|
| Accountable | responsible for your actions and decisions |
| Conservation | ”to keep safe |
| Constituent | a person that lives in a district that elects a government official |
| Contribution | “money; supposed to be donated without something being promised in return; dishonest contributions may be considered bribes” |
| economic development | efforts to bring businesses and jobs to an area |
| Forum | a place where public issues can be discussed |
| Global economy | ”worldwide markets; interconnected business and trade around the world” |
| Interest group | organizations created to press for laws and policies their members favor |
| LobbY | to contact elected officials and convince them to vote a particular way |
| Media | all forms of communication |
| News media | report current events and other news items |
| Public agenda | topics that are at the top of the public’s concerns and have the attention of political leaders |
| Public health | ”well-being of the population; especially medical issues” |
| Public opinion | views of large numbers of people on a particular issue |
| Public policy | general goals set by political leaders that help shape specific laws on a topic |
