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chapter 11 & stuff

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public opinion   a term that refers to the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about a particular issue or person  
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mass media   television, radio, newspaper, magazines, recordings, movies, internet webs, and books  
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interest   individuals who share a point of view about an issue sometimes unite to promote their beliefs  
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public opinion roll   when individuals are requested to answer a survey  
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pollster   conducts 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   government issues that receive the most time, money. and effort from the government leaders  
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leak   secretly passing on information to friendly reporters about proposed actions  
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prior restraint   government censorship of material before its published  
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libel   no one is free to publish false information that will harm someone's reputation  
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malice   evil intent  
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public interest groups   groups that benefit all, or most of society  
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nonpartisan   impartial group that educates voters about candidates and issues  
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P.A.C   a group that collects money from the member of their groups and use it to support some candidates and oppose others  
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lobbyist   representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers or other government officials directly  
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