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15 Cards in this Set
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Public opinion |
The ideas and attitudes that most people hold about elected officials, candidates, government, and political issues |
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Mass media |
A mechanism of mass communication, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, recording movies, and books |
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Interest group |
A group of people who share a point of view about an issue and unite to promote their beliefs |
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Public opinion poll |
A survey in which individuals are asked to answer questions about a particular issue or person |
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Pollster |
A specialist whose job is to conduct polls regularly |
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Print media |
Newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and books. |
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Electronic media |
Radio, television, and the Internet |
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Public agenda |
Issues considered most significant by government officials |
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Leak |
The release of secret government information by anonymous government officials to the media |
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Prior restraint |
Government censorship of material before it is published |
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Libel |
Written untruths that are harmful to some ones reputation |
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Public interest group |
An organization that supports causes that affect the lives of Americans in general |
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Public policy |
The course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem |
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Political action committee (pac) |
Political organization established by a corporation, labor union, or other special-interest group designed to support candidates by contributing money |
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Lobbyist |
Representative of an interest group who contacts lawmakers or other government officials directly to influence their policy making |
