1. How can the tools used by political cartoonists influence public opinion?

2. Who has the cartoonist featured in this picture?
Why do you think that?
Is this an effective tool? Why or why not?

3. What can you infer about the situation based on the way the men are dressed in this image?

4. What do you think is happening in this part of the image?
What feelings does this piece of the image evoke?

5. What can you infer about the activities being carried out in this cartoon?

6. Were your predictions correct?
How do you think the cartoonist feels about what is taking place in the cartoon?
What cautions do readers need to consider when using political cartoons as a resource?

7. So What??
In what manner was this cartoon intended to influence public opinion?
When do you think this cartoon was drawn?
What do you think was going on in the nation when this cartoon was drawn?

8. The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times reported in August and September 1997 that major Democratic campaign donors were gaining the ear of President Clinton in return for their money.
During this period, videotapes were released under subpoena by the White House which showed Clinton and Gore socializing there with major campaign donors.
The tapes confirmed the allegations by the newspapers that some of these donors were Asian-born or leaders of major companies doing business in Asia.
Clinton and Gore are shown dressed as Buddhist monks in reference to a fundraiser attended by Gore at a Buddhist temple in California, whose legality was questioned.
The message on the wall refers to alleged intercedings with the White House by a CIA official identified only as Bob, on behalf of a donor with questionable motives.