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study guide 11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| public opinion | the ideas and attitude most people hold about a particular issue or person |
| mass media | form of communication such as television, radio, newspaper, and movies |
| interest group | people who unite to promote their beliefs about an issue |
| public opinion poll | a survey asking people questions about their attitude |
| pollster | person whose job is to conduct surveys regularly |
| print media | newspaper, magazines, newsletters, and books |
| electronic media | radio, television, and the internet |
| leak | secret pass on information to reporters |
| libel | false information published to harm someone's reputation |
| public agenda | problems government leaders focus on the most |
| guarantee | to promise |
| political action committee | group that collects money from its members to support candidates |
| lobbyists | representatives of interest groups who contact government officials directly |
| nonpartisan group | impartial public interest group working on issues such as voter education |
| public interest group | group that supports causes affecting the lives of americans in general |
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