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SS.7.C.2.11
Civics EOC Prep
| Answer | Question |
|---|---|
| various means of communication- television, radio, internet | media |
| one-sided, a preference, opinion or attitude that favors one way of thinking or feeling over another | bias |
| appeals to emotions for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause or person | propaganda |
| the use of something to represent ideas or qualities | symbolism |
| an independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of a particular interest group | PAC (political action committee) |
| people who are concerned with some particular issue or part of the government and who try to influence legislator | interest group |
| lobbying/lobbyist | to conduct activities in order to influence public officials |
| watchdog | a person or group who acts as a protector or guardian |
| public opinion | the views of the general public |
| opinion polls | a sample of opinions used to measure popular attitudes and voting trends |