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chapter 11 & stuff
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| public opinion | a term that refers to the ideas and attitudes that most people hold about a particular issue or person |
| mass media | television, radio, newspaper, magazines, recordings, movies, internet webs, and books |
| interest | individuals who share a point of view about an issue sometimes unite to promote their beliefs |
| public opinion roll | when individuals are requested to answer a survey |
| pollster | conducts polls regularly |
| print media | newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and books |
| electronic media | radio, television, and the internet |
| public agenda | government issues that receive the most time, money. and effort from the government leaders |
| leak | secretly passing on information to friendly reporters about proposed actions |
| prior restraint | government censorship of material before its published |
| libel | no one is free to publish false information that will harm someone's reputation |
| malice | evil intent |
| public interest groups | groups that benefit all, or most of society |
| nonpartisan | impartial group that educates voters about candidates and issues |
| P.A.C | a group that collects money from the member of their groups and use it to support some candidates and oppose others |
| lobbyist | representatives of interest groups who contact lawmakers or other government officials directly |
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