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Chapter 11 Vocab
Influencing Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Public Opinion | The ideas and attitudes that most people hold towards the government and about elected officials |
| Mass Media | Mechanisms of mass communication, including tv, radio, and other forms |
| Interest Groups | Groups that share a point of view about someone or something |
| Public Opinion Poll | A survey where people are asked about people or issues |
| Pollster | A specialist who's job is to conduct polls regularly |
| Print Media | Newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and books |
| Electric Media | Radio, tv, and the internet |
| Public Agenda | Issues considered most important by government officials |
| Leak | A release of secret government info by anonymous government officials |
| Prior Restraint | Government censorship of government materials |
| Libel | Written untruths that harm ones reputation |
| Malice | Evil intent |
| Public Interest Groups | Groups that support the causes that affect the lives of americans in general |
| Nonpartisan | Free from party ties or bias |
| Political Action Committees (PACs) | Political organization established by a corporation, labor union designed to support candidates by distributing money |
| Lobbyist | Representative of an internet group that contacts lawmakers or other government officials to influence the policy making |
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